Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Nov07
Anime Mania Workshop
2011 at 02:57 pm by admin | No Comments
Hi friends!
Come join Brown College Instructor Ari Carrillo and illustrator Cameron Williams on Sunday Nov 13th from 1-5pm as they share fun techniques and tips on shading, coloring, and drawing Anime characters. This workshop is FREE and space is limited. Details will be posted soon.
Ari Carrillo studied film at the University of Utah and a Masters of Animation & Special Effects at Digital Media Arts College in Florida. He began teaching Environment and Level Design at Brown College on Summer 2007 and in 2008 his short film The Cock & Bull Story won Best Animation at Orlando’s Hispanic Film Festival.
In 2011 Mr. Carrillo continues to share his passion for 3D graphics and Game Design at Brown College and also works on his upcoming short, an animated dark comedy called Heaven.
Courses that he has taught at Brown College:
Digital Media, Intro to Game Design and Development, Game Design and Animation, Game Design and 3D Modeling, Environment and Level Design,
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Nov02
Halloween 2011 update
2011 at 09:57 am by admin | Comments Off
Hello Friends! We at Tomodachi are happy to announce that our Halloween 2011 event was a great success. We would like to thank all of you who dressed up for the cosplay/costume contest, competed in the Marvel Vs. Capcom video game tournament, showed off your skills on the “Pop’n Music” arcade machine, or simply stopped by to check out everything that was going on. We would also like to thank everyone who helped out by volunteering their time.There were many fantastic entries in the costume contest, with the photos from photographer Scott Traczyk posted below.
Costume Contest Winners
1st Prize ($100 gift card): Amanda Ritchie as ‘Tera’ from the video game ‘Kingdom Hearts’
2nd Prize ($75 gift card): Aaron Grono as ‘Totoro’ from the movie ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
3rd Prize ($50 gift card): Tessa Anderson as ‘Kusuri the medicine seller’ from the show ‘Monoke’
Best Group (shared $50 gift card): Sky Vang as ‘Madoka’ from ‘Madoka’, Keely Ferguson as ‘Haruko Shima’ from ‘Sugacha’, and Cindy Vu as ‘Nana’ from ‘Nana’Honorable Mentions
Best Anime Character: Andy Freeman as ‘Rock Lee’ from ‘Naruto’
Best Video Game Character: Vong Thor as ‘Izanagi’ from the video game ‘Persona4′
Best Science Fiction Character: Brian Nguyen as ‘Dr. Doom’ from the Marvel Universe
Best Prop: Vivian Poon as ‘Yukimura’ from the video game ‘Samurai Warriors’
The Marvel Vs. Capcom video game tournament was full of amazing comebacks and counters, with a special sudden death round needed to determine where some of the prizes would go. Every contestant showed great spirit, whether they were new to the game or had been practicing for this moment.
Video Game Tournament Winners
1st Place ($50 gift card and Street Fighter Blind Box Figure): Chris Lo
2nd Place ($25 gift card and Street Figher Blind Box Figure): Punh Nom
3rd Place (Giant Pocky and Street Figher Blind Box Figure): Robbie Vongnalath
4th Place (Street Fighter Blind Box Figure): Yanny ChaHonorable Mentions
Best Match (Chocolate Pocky): Mike Tighe and Kenny Cha
Thanks to everyone who showed up, you really made it a special day! We are going to be planning many more fun events like this one, so make sure to attend our future events as well!
Oct19
Halloween 2011
2011 at 12:17 pm by admin | No Comments
Hello friends,
We at Tomodachi are happy to announce that our 2011 Halloween event is coming on Saturday, October 29th. Everyone is invited to take part in the many exciting things happening such as: a cosplay/costume contest with a photo shoot by professional photographer Scott Taczyk, an all new ‘Pop’N Music’ arcade machine, a ‘Marvel Vs. Capcom3 (Fate of two worlds) video game tournament (entry fee is $3), a free workshop teaching you how to make a charm out of special air-dry-clay. Don’t miss out! come join us for a great time.
Schedule of Events for Saturday, October 29th, 2011:
Cosplay/Costume Contest
Registration:11am to 7pm
Photo session: 3pm to 7pm
Cost: Free
Prizes
1st Place: $100 Gift Card
2nd Place: $75 Gift Card
3rd Place: $50 Gift Card
Runner up Prizes:
Best Anime Costume
Best Sci-Fi Costume
Best Video Game Costume
Best Prop
Best Group Costume
Rules and Regulations:
Once you register your first and last name, contact number (cell phone), your costume’s name, and have your picture taken you will be entered into the contest. Winners will then be announced at 8:30pm.
Rosedale Mall’s regulations state that you may not wear masks when you enter or walk around the mall. If your costume includes a mask, please only wear it for the photo shoot. Also real weapons are not allowed in the mall.
Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Fate of two worlds/Playstation3 Tournament
Registration: 1pm – 3pm
Event Begins: 4pm
Cost: $3
Prizes
1st Place: $50 Gift Card + Street fighter blind box
2nd Place: $25 Gift Card +Street fighter blind box
3rd Place: Giant pocky + Street fighter blind box
4th Place: Street fighter blind box
Rules and Regulations: To be announced shortly.
Aug29
GOLDLife by Huck Gee release!
2011 at 02:51 pm by admin | No Comments
The long awaited Gold Life Series has arrived. Huck Gee puts his special Asian Pop spin on the traditional ways of the Samurai for his first-ever Dunny Hyper Series. With an unparalleled attention to style and color, and exquisite detail, Huck’s Gold Life brings to life each of the players in the storied Samurai tale.
Join us on Sept 1st at our Rosedale Shopping Center location. Complementary snacks and drinks will be served.
STRICT Release: September 1, 2011 @ 10am CT
Jun16
DUNNY 2011 release party!
2011 at 02:25 pm by admin | No Comments
Dunny2011
Dunny 2011 is almost here! Featuring designs from 15 amazing artists, this set is definitely one you don’t want to miss. There are 18 super awesome Dunnys including zombies, slugs, robots, and even a gumball machine! The world’s greatest vinyl canvas just got crazier for this all-new 2011 series. Each Dunny is 3-inches tall — some include accessories and some don’t; all are waiting to blow your mind! As an added bonus, there are secret mystery parts included – collect all the KRONK bones to complete the set!
Join us on June 23 at our Rosedale Shopping Center location for the epic release party! Complementary snacks and drinks will be served.
TOMODACHI will give one GWP Dunny to each customer who purchases a case of 20 pcs Dunny 2011 while supplies last!
May12
Clay Workshop-Dessert Time!
2011 at 02:14 pm by admin | No Comments
It’s Dessert Time!
Oh yummy! Those look delicious, but wait! You must be careful! Those aren’t exactly edible, they’re cute little bakery charms made out of special imported clay. At the workshop you’ll learn how to handcraft delicious charms and to customize it to your liking, whether you like lots of sparkles or tons of frosting, it’s yours to design.
All that sounds pretty exciting, and it is, but the best part about this is that it’s completely free! We’re providing the expertise, tools, and material’s needed to start and finish this sweet workshop.
Interested? Tomodachi is holding this yummy Dessert Time workshop on the 22nd of May at the store in Rosedale Mall by Borders. Here we will have Tomodachi Artists* guide you into ‘baking’ yourself a charm out of special air-dry-clay. We’ll be making fun little desserts like layered cakes with frost, layered rolls, cute little strawberries, sprinkles and so much more! Don’t miss out; come join us for a great time.
We hope to see you there,
Tomodachi
*This event is sponsored by Tomodachi Artists. Tomodachi Artists is a group dedicated to helping grow a Minnesota based and nationally connected artist’s community. Our mission is to improve the lives of artists, help you get greater exposure, and provide you with unique opportunities in the art community. If you are interested in joining or would like to host a workshop, contact us at info@tomodachi.us
Mar22
Project Nihon Sunday
2011 at 10:40 am by admin | Comments Off
Project Nihon Sunday*
Sunday, March 27, 2011
2-6pm
…Tomodachi is proud to present Minnesota-born, New York-based artist, Meghan Keane. A painter, print-maker, and installation artist, Meghan is founder of Project Nihon/ sustainable art travel, an experimental, community-building art and film project, with sibling, Michael Keane, a filmmaker. Project Nihon is an experimental art and film project about making art in Japan for 37 days, filming the process, and in the end, giving it all away.
During Project Nihon Sunday, Keane will lead a special printmaking workshop inspired by her experience in Japan. She will teach participants how to create an art print from paper cranes using a special collagraph technique and tracing method.
This workshop is free of cost and all supplies will be provided. All we ask is that you make a donation of your origami at the store. Your crane will then be used by Cranestorm, a project facilitated by Minnesota Brain Injury Association – with whom Tomodachi has partnered – to become part of an installation art piece aimed at generating awareness about brain injury. However, all workshop participants will leave with their print, an artistic reminder of their paper crane making experience with Project Nihon.
Following the event, Tomodachi will screen exclusive footage of the Project Nihon documentary as and show the official movie trailer. Original art by Keane will also be on display and hand-made fine art coloring books will be available for purchase. $10 of every PROJECT NIHON Limited Edition Coloring Book purchase ($25) will go towards Japan Tsunami Relief (Red Cross) and Tomodachi is matching this — so by purchasing ONE Coloring Book you donate an instant $20 to Japan relief efforts.
A truly meaningful way to get Japan-inspired art AND give back.
We hope to see you there,
TOMODACHI / http://tomodachi.us/
Learn more about Project Nihon at www.projectnihon.com
*This event is sponsored by Tomodachi Artists.
Tomodachi Artists is a group dedicated to helping grow a Minnesota-based and nationally connected artist’s community. Our mission is to improve the lives of artists, help you get greater exposure, and provide you with unique opportunities in the art community.
If you are interested in joining or would like to volunteer to host a workshop, contact us at info@tomodachi.us
Jan03
Munny Contest deadline has been extended!
2011 at 03:32 pm by admin | Comments Off
Hello friends!
We have extended the deadline for Munny contest. The new deadline to submit your Munny(s) is January 31, 2011 9pm.
We will announce the winners on Feb 6th. Your Munny will be displayed at the store thru Feb 28th 2011.
If your are one of the winners we will display your art-works for another month. Hope to see your Munny here!
Happy new year!
Nov17
Munny Decorating Contest
2010 at 02:04 pm by admin | Comments Off
Munny decorating Contest!
Tomodachi Munny Contest Rules and Regulations*:
The THEME for the contest: Open.
The Process for entering in the contest is simple:
Step1: Purchase a Munny(s) from us. Retail $9.95tax
Step 2: Decorate your Munny and fill out the included name tag
Name tag should be filled out as following:
-Name of your Munny
-YOUR name (first and last)
Step 3: Submit your Munny(s) with nametag(s):
Just swing by the store with your Munny-art piece and tell a Tomodachi employee that you are submitting an entry for the contest!
-The deadline to submit your Munny(s) is Jan 31st, 2011 9pm.
Step 4: Announcement
We will announce the winners on Feb 6th 2011. Your Munny will be displayed at the store thru Feb 28th 2011.
If your are one of the winners we will display your art-works for a month. But don’t worry your will get it back promise! 
The entries will be split up into two age group categories:
17 years of age and under
AND
18 years of age and older
The Prizes are as follows for both categories:
1st: $100 gift card
2nd: $50 gift card
3rd: $25 gift card
All participants will receive a surprise gift from Tomodachi!
*Rules and Regulations are subject to change.
Any Questions feel free to call us at 651 631 1777 or email us at ask@tomodachi.us
Nov03
Halloween2010 Winners!
2010 at 02:14 pm by admin | No Comments
Thanks Everyone!
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Costume/Cosplay Contest
1st Place: Dia Thao / Character:Rin Anime: Vocaloid ($100 gift card)
2nd Place: Tony Quach /Character: Snow Anime: FF XIII ($50 gift card)
3rd Place: Amber Osmonson / Character: Beatrice Anime:Umineko no Naku Koro ni (うみねこのなく頃に, lit. When the Seagulls Cry)($25 gift card)
Best group: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒ)/Domo-Kun 24″ plush
Best workmanship: Final Fantasy Advent Children / Vong Thor/Domo-kun 8″ plush
Best Disney: Wall-e /Vanessa Seng / Domo-Kun 8″ plush
Tomodachi Award:
Black butler(黒執事, Kuroshitsuji)/Patau Yang/Domo-kun 8″
Noel/Blaze blue/Nicole Stamm/Domo-kun 8″
Itaria/ Hetalia/Lisa Gabrick /Domo-Kun 8″
Most animated:
Azuma/Yakitate Japan!/Eric Huynh /Pocky
Kisuke/Muramasa/Andy Huynh/Pocky
Super Smash Bro. Brawl
1st Place: Truong Le ($50 gift card0
2nd Place: Pao Vang ($25 gift card)
3rd Place: Teng Vang (Giant Pocky)
4th Place: Rob Nguyen (Ramune 6pk)
