Artists who rock this series are: DEVIOUS, Flying Fortress, Jon Paul Kaiser, Julie West, KaNO, Kronk, MCA, Montana Colors, Pez, Queen Andrea, Quisp, Scribe, Shok-1, and Sket One.

Available on Jan 26th 2012. 10am @ tomodachi.

With a case pack purchase, receive an EXCLUSIVE FatCaps Series 3 design: the “Cover the Cap” Sket One FatCap for North America.

Mark your calendar and go support Film society of MPLS/St.Paul!

Tomodachi will give away Four FREE tickets to whoever shows up first with Fullmetal Alchemist cosplay @tomodachi(Limited to one ticket per person)
For more information,  go to

http://mspfilmsociety.org/content/fullmetal-alchemist-sacred-star-milos

What happens when a Munny escapes from his box? What sort of adventures will he have? Where will he go in a mall after closing time?

“Munny’s night out” stop motion animated feature was created for the Holiday season by Dr. Clement Shimizu and Tomodachi. Inspired by “Corduroy” by Don Freeman and “Stuck” by Joe Ayala and Larry Chen (as well as Jigglypuff!), this short film is sure to leave you smiling.

Click here to view film

Wondering what a ‘Munny’ is? A ‘Munny’ is a blank 3-D art toy made with soft vinyl that can be customized with paint, clay, and other art tools. See what your imagination can come up with!  Click here to find out!

Credits

Dr. Clement Shimizu, Denny Park, Helena Shimizu, Jimmy Sommerfield, Nick Lee.

Music Licensed through Creative Commons Wax Tailor – Say Yes (Suonho Mix), Joebro – Clockwork

Special Thanks to Rosedale Mall.

It’s that time again! With the 2011 Munny Design Contest a rousing success, Tomodachi is gearing up for 2012 the right way… by holding another! Whether you took part in the last contest or not, Tomodachi would love to put your design on display, so let your creativity run wild! Just like last year’s contest, there will be an open theme, so start thinking now! If you weren’t part of the previous contest or are not sure about how to make a Munny, don’t worry! it is easy to learn and you will have a lot of fun putting your ideas on a true 3D vinyl canvas. If you are looking some tips on different techniques or simply need some help getting started, be sure to check out our step-by-step instruction guide on how to make your own Munny. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten the prizes either! Gift cards and goodies will be given out to the winners, and each winning design will be put on display during a Tomodachi art show!

2012 Munny Contest Rules*

Theme: Open! Feel free to make anything you’d like. We only ask that you make your Munny appropriate for all ages. Each artist is allowed to submit up to three designs, so if you have several ideas feel free to submit them! Both the 4″ Mini-Munny and 8″ Munny will be included in the contest. All Munnys must be created after Sept 1st, 2011

NEW Deadline: FEB 29th, 2012

Entry Process: Follow these steps and you will have no problems.

Step 1: Pick up your Munny(s) at Tomodachi (or anywhere). Retail price is $9.95 for the 4″ Mini-Munny and $24.95 for the 8″ Munny. If you are under 13 make sure to get your parent’s permission.

Step 2: Design and decorate your Munny(s) and fill out the included name tag. Be as creative as possible! The name tag should include the following information: Front, your Munny’s name By_______ (your first and last name); Back, your contact information (phone and email).

Step 3: Submit your Munny(s) with nametag(s) by coming by the store. Just stop by and tell a Tomodachi employee that you are submitting your entry(s) for the contest! You can also ship your Munny(s) to the Rosedale location. We will keep all of your creations safely on display during the contest.

Announcement of Winners: We will announce the winners of the 2012 Munny Contest on March 10th, 2012. Winners will be contacted via email as well as being posted to Tomodachi’s website.

Judges: Tomodachi Artists and customers’ vote.

Prizes: The entries will be split up into two age groups; 16 years and under and 17 and older. We will have prizes for both categories, so don’t worry about missing out! The prizes are as follows:

16 and under:

Grand Prize: $100 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

2nd Prize: $75 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

3rd Prize: $50 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

17 and older:

Grand Prize: $100 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

2nd Prize: $75 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

3rd Prize: $50 Gift Card + Spot in Art Show

Honorable Mentions (each category winner will receive a 4″ Mini-Munny!)

Best Use of Pen, Best Accessories, Best Use of Color, Best Minimalist Design, Best Use of Materials, Best Dressed, Best Celebrity/Anime/Cartoon Character, Most Innovative, Funniest Munny

All winners and honorable mentions will be on display for a Tomodachi art show. All participants will receive a surprise gift from Tomodachi! We would like to display all your submissions for 30days @ tomodachi. But don’t worry your will get it back, promise!

If you have any questions you can call us at 651-631-1777 or email us at ask@tomodachi.us or just drop by the store! We love talking with our artists, so don’t be shy.

*Rules are subject to change at the discretion of Tomodachi

Do you remember having a Slinky? How about a He-Man action figure? Ever wonder what happened to them? Well look no further! Tomodachi is happy to announce its next Vinyl toy art show, “Old Friends,” is coming soon! From November 25th to December 9th some of your most beloved retro toys will be re-imagined in vinyl. Many talented local artists will have their creations on display, so be sure to stop by and take a look at some brand new ideas based on old classics. Don’t miss out on this trip down memory lane!

Tomodachi would like to thank everyone who stopped by Sunday, November 13th and took part in the Anime Mania Workshop. Those that showed up were able to learn some fun techniques and tips on shading, coloring, and drawing Anime characters from Brown College instructor Ari Carrillo and illustrator Cameron Williams. Tomodachi would also like to extend a special thank you to these two artists for being available to help out up-and-coming artists in the community.Thanks to the enthusiasm and expertise of everyone involved, we were all really able to have a great time and learn some cool art techniques!We have posted a number of photos taken during the event for those who either took part or for anyone interested in seeing what went on!

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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With a cigarette, carrot nose, two eyes made out of coal, (and maybe a LOT of yellow snow), Crusty Dunny is sure to get you smorkin’ for 2011’s holiday season.

This 3-inch vinyl heathen is getting into the spirit with a top hat, carrot nose, booze bottle, and cigarette. And, given the changes in the world, it is no wonder that this Dunny has a Chase that is disappearing fast… a hapless victim of global warmings.

1 in 6 has suffered at the hands of the CCC (Climate Change Conspiracy), with a vinyl puddle for a body and x’s for eyes.

Available now.

Toby, the protector of dreams, memories, and darkest secrets, commands a sect of spirits and brethren – the Disciple, the Princess of Secrets, the Goddess of Dreams, the Knight of Good Fortune, and the Seven Sacred Magi: Compassion, Destiny, Freedom, Lust, Love, Trust, and Truth – a select group of 3-inch figures chosen to represent the impulses of man.

2,500 cases include the full artist collection of 12 figures – buy one of these and your fraternal order will be complete.

Available now.

Renegade spray paint cans are primed to bomb the streets with this new blind box mini series from mastermind artist MAD.

Inspired by his sold-out 2007 Bent World Vandals Series, Spray Cans are here with a total of 16 designs ready to make their mark on society.

Each character is “Bent” with an angled posture and equally crooked personality. Each can comes in two versions – a “new,” fresh from the hardware store, and a “used,” dripping with paint and well-placed tags from MAD and some of his favorite artists, including kaNO, Marka27, Jesse Hernandez, Scribe, Pon, Brunson and Sket One.
Each 2-inch figure features a removable cap, articulating arms, and makes the telltale metallic rattle noise when shaken.

Available now.