Tomodachi

SANRIO CELEBRATES IT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2010

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:16:08 +0000

Founded by Mr. Shintaro Tsuji in 1960, Sanrio began in Japan where customary greetings are accompanied by an exchange of small gifts. Sanrio turned this gift-giving tradition into the company’s “small gift, big smile” mission to help people express their heart-felt feelings. Since then, spreading smiles through small gifts has become universal and over 400 unique Sanrio characters have been introduced to share global messages of happiness, friendship and fun. Please join us in celebrating the legacy of Sanrio and its family of beloved characters that have helped nurture friendships around the world.

TOMODACHI is giving away a 50th anniversary special 4inch Sanrio character plush when you spend $50 on Sanrio brand products. retail $8.95+tax
(until supplies last)

Dunny 2010 release TODAY!

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:43:20 +0000

Get a case of Dunny 2010 and receive 10% discount and plus $20 gift card!
Each blind-boxed 3-inch Dunny figure comes with a trading card and a chance to win a super-rare Golden Ticket Dunny — some include accessories and some don’t; all are waiting to blow your mind!
This item is sold in individual blind boxes for $7.95 each.

Now hiring!

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:31:03 +0000

Looking for energetic people with some retail experience and art, graphic or design background. 18 and up.
Please come in and fill out an application at our store or send us your resume to ask@tomodachi.us Thanks!

Dunny 2010 Release

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:27:15 +0000

Dunny 2010 will be at TOMODACHI on Aug 19th!
With two dozen different Dunny variations — including wizards, sports fanatics, martial artists, BFFs, cholos, and condiments — the world’s greatest vinyl canvas features reimaginings from nineteen amazingly creative artists in an all-new series for 2010

Go Green! Munny contest winners

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:54:16 +0000

17+
1st Place: Mr Red by Rick Stromeyer
2nd Place: Recycled Cloud by Daniel Campbell
3rd Place: Statue of Littery by Lupi McGinty

16-
1st Place: Geo-Verde by Elizabeth Lewandowski (age13)
2nd Place: Eco Freak-o by Bryn Dahms(age11)
3rd Place: Captain Green Earth by Ina Thielen (age11)

Congratulations!

Comic and manga Workshop 2!

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:14:38 +0000

Let’s learn how to create comic and manga!

Fun,visual and interactive workshop for all ages. It’s FREE and space is limited so please register early!

Every Saturday from July24th through Aug 7th (2pm to 5pm) at TOMODACHI.

Instructor: WonChan Sohn/Animation Artist
Flurry Animation Studios, animator & storyboard artist
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, animation
http://www.flurry-studios.com/

Materials needed:
Sketchbook
Notebook (for memo)
Graphite pencil (HB, 2B, 4B, etc) and eraser
Ruler
Pigma micron pen (size 03 or 05) or other drawing pen
Pen holder, nibs, and Waterproof Ink

Session one (July 24th)

Basics of comics and manga – (what is & how to?)

Finding your style – (learning from different artists)

Session two (July 31st)

Story analysis – (pick your comics and find its story system)

Character in emotion – (practice various expressions with your character)

Session three (Aug 7th)

Background in perspective – (how to draw background/environments)

Finished look – (spend time in refining your work)

INKZILLA and friends.

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:10:57 +0000

Are all monsters scary?
No way!
Monsters can range from cute prank pulling gremlins to gargoyles guarding castles to city smashing meanies.
How would you like to make your own custom creature in a short time? Tomodachi Club presents: “Inkzilla and Friends” a make your own monster workshop. We’ll start with a splattering of ink and then create a monster around the shape you’ve made. It’s FREE workshop and everyone is invited! Materials will be provided. Children of all ages welcome. We have limited chairs so, please register early. July 11th at TOMODACHI. 2pm-6pm

Instruction provided by:

Richard Strohmeyer
Licensed Art Teacher
Employee of Saint Paul School District

EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking and Graphic Design, Dean’s List, University of Texas at El Paso
- Received license through Alternative Teaching Certification Program at the University of Texas at El Paso

AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
- Exhibited screen prints in the Flat Files exhibition 2004
- Solo student art show, exhibited over 60 prints. 2000
- Honorable Mention in Printmaking at the 2001 Juried Student Art Exhibition at UTEP
-First Place in Two-Dimension works in EPCC 17th Annual Student Art Exhibition. 1996

Buy ONE Get ONE Free!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:45:27 +0000

7-inch MUNNY IS BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE!
Beards, toupees and other incognito gear morph MUNNY into the master of disguise. (retail $24.95+tax)

You can draw and paint on MUNNY, use crayons, pencils, ketchup, or anything else you can think of. You can make clothes for MUNNY. Make things to put in MUNNY’s hands! Snuggle him, pierce him, drape him, cherish him. MUNNY is open to pretty much anything.

Each 7-inch figure comes with four blind accessories, a coloring book and collectible sticker.
*some restrictions may apply.

JAPAN 101 with Go-san!

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:02:57 +0000

Hi Friends!

Join us on June 5th (2pm-6pm) for this fun and crowd interactive event!

Special guest Go Matsumori -Japanese foreign student from U of MN- will host this event and cover many interesting topics. Japanese high tech toilet culture, origami, fashion, sushi, his hometown ‘Chiba’, games, music and also you will get to learn how to speak simple Japanese! this will be a complete otaku’s survival guide. There will be complimentary snacks, ramune tasting and more!
We hope that you can join us for this special event. Please feel free to share this information with your friends. Thanks

TOMODACHI Staffs

PS:It’s free workshop and everyone is invited!

Munny Contest

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:58 +0000

Tomodachi is having another Munny decorating Contest! Anyone can enter the contest! The theme for this contest is ‘GO GREEN!’. Be creative and create your munny around this eco friendly theme. The main focus of the contest is to promote the message that everyone can create unique and creative art works. We look forward to seeing your entries!

Tomodachi Munny Contest Rules and Regulations*:

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
-The THEME for the contest is: Go GREEN!

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 store manager or employee that you are submitting an entry for the contest! Don’t be shy and don’t worry we will not disclose any of your information under any circumstances it is merely for contest contact purposes!

-The deadline to submit your Munny(s) is July 17th, 9pm.

Step 5: Waiting
Waiting is hard but time flies! We will announce the winners on July 31st . Your Munny will be displayed at the store thru Summer.
if your are one of the winners we will display your art-works for just little longer. But don’t worry your will get it back and we 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

You may submit up to THREE Munnys for the contest.

The Prizes are as follows for both categories:
1st: $100 gift card
2nd: $50 gift card
3rd: $25 gift card
4th: TOMODACHI T shirt ( total five people)
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