The Avengers “Assemble” Group Art Show at Gallery 1988

The Blot is so excited for tonight’s opening of Gallery 1988’s group art show “Assemble,” featuring artwork based on Marvel’s The Avengers! The show includes paintings and prints based on the movie version of “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” from artists like Dave Perillo, Scott C, N.C. Winters, Rhys Cooper, Kiersten Essenpreis, Luke Chueh and many others. Photos of pieces from the show have already leaked onto the internet and from what I’ve seen so far everything look amazing! Although I’m still searching for a shot of Luke Chueh’s Avengers painting. The Blot is dying to see what he came up with for this show.

“Assemble”, an Avengers group art show presented by Gallery 1988 features paintings and prints by 30 artists all inspired by The Avengers, the summer blockbuster that opens this weekend. The art show kicks off tonight, Thursday, May 3rd, at G1988 Melrose (7021 Melrose) with an opening reception from 7-10 PM, and will be open normal operating hours Friday through Sunday, 11-6 PM.

“Companion Monsters” Manotaur & Ugly Unicorn Set by Rampage Toys

Rampage Toys just released a killer two figure set that you’ve got to check out! Straight from Superfestival 59 in Japan comes the “Companion Monsters” Manotaur and Ugly Unicorn vinyl figure set. What’s really cool about this release is that it marks the first official painted release of the Manotaur (a collaboration between Rampage Toys and Imps and Monsters). Both figures feature pinky-flesh vinyl with neon pink, clear pearl-pink and gold sprays, and feature reddish brown hair.

Only five sets of “Companion Monsters” were created and the remaining sets from Superfestival can now be yours from the Rampage Toys online store for just $110. These two figure sets come bagged and carded with a BIG hand-pulled screen printed header card. The Manotaur measures in at around 8 inches tall and wide, while the Unicorn is around 4 inches tall.

The Avengers New Era Hat Collection

In honor of Marvel’s hugely successful live action movie The Avengers, New Era has created an all new line of one of a kind hats featuring the team’s popular and colorful heroes. New Era seriously went all out on its Avengers collection, incorporating eight different styles of hats (both fitted and snapbacks). While I think New Era’s basic Avengers designs are pretty cool, some of these releases boarder on the ridiculous. I won’t say exactly which ones I’m referring to, but I’m pretty sure you can figure it out on your own.

The Blot’s only complaint about this movie tie-in is that it only focuses on the big four: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. Where are my Hawkeye and Black Widow caps!?! I mean even freaking SHIELD got their own fitted hat! At least the movie version of Hawkeye and Black Widow show up in one design (the white sketch hat).

The entire The Avengers New Era Hat Collection is currently on sale at the New Era online store and retail for between $26.99-49.99. Pick one up today while supplies last! And be sure to check on The Avengers when it premieres in US theaters this Friday, May 4th.

Podgy Panda x Cris Rose Podgonauts & Ramsay Edition B

The second round of Podgonauts and Ramsay resin figures by Cris Rose and Podgy Panda goes on sale today and these are destined to sell out as quick (if not quicker) than the OGs. For Podgonauts Edition B and Ramsay Edition B Podgy Panda and Cris Rose came up with two fun new colorways: Custard Podgonaut and Creme Brulee Ramsay. Delicious wouldn’t you say!?!

Only five Custom Podgonauts (Edition B) resin figures were created, with each figure retailing for $140. Pick one up today, Thursday, May 3rd, at 18:00 London Time at the Podgy Panda online store. There were also only five Crème Brulee Ramsay (Edition B) resin figures created, with each figure retailing for $175. Collectors can purchase one of these rusted robots today, Thursday, May 3rd at 18:00 London Time at the Chris Rose online store.