Come See The Swatch x Dunkel Collection Before They Get Auctioned Off In April!

Hi Huneybees,

You have got to be at The Regent Hotel this weekend! One of the world’s greatest Swatch collections is on exhibition in Singapore as Sotheby's unveils Swatch & Art from the Dunkel collection!

The European collector Paul Dunkel collected more than 5,800 items including rare Swatch prototypes, limited editions and special Swatch watches from our first 25 years (1983 – 2007), as well as artwork relating to Swatch designs.

Entitled “Swatch & Art from the Dunkel Collection”, an auction will be held at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on April 7, 2015. Prior to the auction, a travelling exhibition presents highlights from the collection. It will be in Singapore on 14^th and 15^th March at The Regent hotel from 11am to 6.30pm. Entry is free of charge.

One of the highlights of the superlot includes the Kiki Picasso Set, limited to just 140 pieces is considered one of the most sought-after special editions Swatches. A Kiki Picasso wristwatch was auctioned in London for US$28,000 in 1992.

The collection also includes rare Swatch Art Specials by Keith Haring, Alfred Hofkunst and Jeremy Scott as well as the James Bond Leather Briefcase and the Bond “Villians Collection”, to mention only a few of the items in this exceptional collection.

The exhibition continues April 2-6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the auction itself takes place April 7, 2015.

Have fun at the exhibition! I can't wait to see the collection!

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Get Ready For STGCC 2014 This Weekend!

Hi Huneybees,

STGCC is happening! Let this Hogwarts wizard show ya a sneak peek on what to expect at the Coolest Event Of The Year!

Like every year, the event is buzzing with a kaleidoscope of activities with over 200 exhibitors, 160 Artist Alley participants, and 119 product launches. With a unique DJ Night for the first time, bringing in the masters of 3 genres of Japanese music - Inu, D.watt and sasakure.UK, to spin for the fans in this 2-hour showcase from the best of Anisong,Touhou and Vocaloid.

There's so much to see, so much to do and at media preview, Huney'Z World caught up with Alex Solis, Humberto Ramos, Lenneth XVII and Matt "Sekure D" Fabris, before they get busy at STGCC. They had a Q&A session with Spiderman and I also got to be upclose and personal with these pop culture experts...

Rising to fame through his intricate sneakers and vinyl toy customization designs, Australian artist Matt "Sekure D" Fabris has already made a world wide fame working with brands like Nike, Kidrobot, Jordan Brand, etc.

Being a self taught artist has its pros and cons, Matt expressed that though he might not have the best knowledge in art history, it does teach him many practical lessons.  It is often an expensive way to learn because making mistakes cost time and money but he can move forward to create his works with greater understanding. 

When asked about his favourite piece of work, he said it was like choosing between your own kids. But the Labyrinth Airforce 1 holds a special place in his heart as it was the first shoe he used his signature robot arm pattern and made him popular.

Be sure to look out for one-and-only unique customised works of Sekure D at his booth and not forgetting The Thing Kidrobot Mascot 7 inch (A petite rendition of Marvel Comic’s The Thing), which will make its exclusive appearance!

I also caught Alex Solis in the midst of his drawing. Being helmed as the Threadless dominator with his t-shirt designs printed by online arts community and shop Threadless. He’s the creator of many of the website’s beloved designs and his illustrations of chunkie versions of pop culture characters, collectively known as ‘Famous Chunkies’, have been super popular - ranging from Marvel and DC heroes and villains, Disney,  Star Wars, Star Trek, TMNT, Street Fighter, anime, 80s cartoon, etc...

Chunkies started while watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with his daughter, they kept making fun of them and questioned how are they were so fast and in shape when their diet consisted mainly of pizzas, so, Alex drew an image of what the turtles would have looked like and from there, he's been supersizing as per her request. He even did a My Little Pony rendition!

Drop by Alex's booth and check out the first designer toy - The Chunky Knight, based on his series THE CHUNKIES! Limited Edition of 100pcs only.

Other than that, there are also lots more to check out, you have got to come down to STGCC 2014 to see them all and catch your favourite artists!

Star launches from Exhibitors

• XM Studio with the Black Widow Statue (Comics Version), the first femme fatale of the Marvel Premium Collectibles statue series
• Otaku House with the Glass Doraemon Figures, a charming collection with only 50 sets available at the show
• Comics Odyssey with the Superbelle Sketchbook 1 by local artist Stanley Lau
• Bandai Tamashii Nations with the S.H. Figuarts Batman (Injustice Ver.), for Batman 75th Anniversary

Star launches from Artist Alley

• 13ART- Hand Painted Skull by Genesis4 (Breathtaking work of Taiwanese artist, 13ART aka Skull Man, who specialises in creating art works starring skulls)
• APO FROGS by CoolRain Studio/Hands In Factory & Twelvedot (Adorable frogs standing on their hind legs and clothed in raincoats)
• Cacooca Hoodie Panda by Cacooca (Panda in a hoodie, or spacesuit and miner get-ups)
• Muckey 6th colour - Haunted Castle by INSTINCTOY (Halloween Mucky that glows orange for a spooky Halloween, only 20 pieces available at STGCC)
• Sylvan: Firecracker by Pobber (A fangy creature residing deep in the woods that will make his debut appearance at STGCC)

Star launches from Pop Culture Personalities

• Batman & Robin STGCC Exclusive Print by Philip Tan (The dynamic power duo captured in action on this exclusive print)
• Codename Aquatic Mascot by Matt “Sekure D” Fabris (One of the limited edition vinyl toys that Matt brings to STGCC)
• Kookie No Good by Scott Tolleson (The cute yet melancholic looking fortune cookie toy)
• The Chunky Knight by Alex Solis (First designer toy based on Alex Solis’ series THE CHUNKIES! Limited edition of 100 pieces only)
• The Thing Kidrobot Mascot 7 inch by Matt “Sekure D” Fabris (A petite rendition of Marvel Comic’s The Thing)

STGCC will take place on Saturday and Sunday (6 and 7 September 2014) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Hall B & C on Level 1.

Opening hours for STGCC

• Sat, 6 Sep 2014 10.00am – 8.00pm
• Sun, 7 Sep 2014 10.00am – 8.00pm 

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STGCC 2012 - Media Conference

Hi Huneybees,

I was super excited when I was invited to media conference of STGCC 2012! I got to meet several artists before STGCC was open to public the next day. It was my Birthday Eve and this was definitely a treat! Not only did I get to meet them in the flesh up-close-and-personal, I even got to have a little chat with them....

Upon arriving MBS's ballroom, we were awed by the artistic atmosphere. On the left, Tristan Eaton was drawing wavy lines on a huge white and black canvas, while on the right, Leinil Francis Yu was drawing his version of Super Singapore Man....

Tristan Eaton being interviewed by host.

Work of Leinil Francis Yu and penning of caption by Andy Diggle.

 Yipee! Let's take a break and interview the artists...

Andy Diggle, leading comic book writer (UK)

Best known for Vertigo action thriller The Losers and Green Arrow: Year One. Other works include DC Comics' Batman and Hellblazer, Marvel Comics' Daredevil, and sci-fi action thriller Silent Dragon with superstar artist Leinil Yu. Currently writing Doctor Who (My fav drama!) for IDW.

Leinil Francis Yu, Marvel Comics Illustrator (Philippines)

Best known for his work on the Wolverine comic series. Other works include Uncanny X-Men, New Avengers and Superman: Birthright, Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk and Marvel's 2008 Epic: Secret Invasion. Currently collaborating with Wanted and Kickass writer/co-creator Mark Millar on Ultimate Avengers and their creator-owned projects, Superior and Supercrooks.

Tristan Eaton for US President Barak Obama's voteforchange.com campaign 

Tristan Eaton (USA)
A driving force in the world of  'Designer Toys'. Has worked with Kidrobot on the infamous Dunny and Munny Toys, Nike, Hasbro and designed for US President Barak Obama's voteforchange.com campaign. also has a permanent collection in New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).

This year, STGCC invited Touya Hibiki and Kousaka Yun (top Japanese cosplayers) to grace the event.  Left: Kousaka Yun, Right: Touya Hibiki

At the preview, we were also given the chance to look at some of the popular items that will be at the convention! And some of the exclusives that can only be found at STGCC....

Exclusives presented by Hot Toys
1/6th Scale Angelica Collectible Figure from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
1/6th Scale Lt. Jim Gordon Collectible Figure from The Dark Knight
1/6th Scale Captain America 9Rescue Uniform Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from Captain America: The First Avenger.

Super adorable Nanoblocks...

This massive collection is the baby of Mark Nagata and he was present that day for the Media Conference.

Mark Nagata

Respected Kaiju (Japanese Monsters) artist, Mark is also the man behind the San-Francisco-based Max Toy Company. Said to own one of the world's best Ultraman Collections, his colourful style has graced over 40 cover paintings for R.L. Stine's Goosebumps book series, Give Yourself Goosebumps.

Oh! I got the Multi Eyed Monster - Kaiju Eyezon (it's inspired by the "eyes" of potatoes) drawn by Mark Nagata.  =D

A pic with the pretty host during the tea break.

After the break, we sat around the artists for the group interviews. Everyone asked their questions, even iN988, Roger Poon was there to interview the artists for his show. I admit I was a little "star-struck" as these were the artists that I hear of, idolized of during my poly years and now they are right in front of me, I got timid.... :X

Tristan was very friendly, a very animated person and so inspiring that a street artist could 'blossom' into a artist, not only designed for his president but also made it into a museum. I bet that's what alot of artists hope to achieve. Other than the live drawing piece, he completed another piece and gave them out as a lucky draw at his booth.

I wore Mickey that day!

I asked Tristan for an autograph and we took pictures together! AHHHH!!!

Tristan's drawing for me. Thank you!

Leinil was a very humble and friendly person. Chatting with him was like a little gathering with friends. He shared his experience working for Marvel and he lights up tremendously whenever the subject is brought over to

AAH! Leinil drew Captain America for me!

Afterwhich, I sat down with Andy Diggle for the group interview. He's very approachable and you know what, when I was sitting there, I kept thinking about Doctor Who's blue telephone post!

This is Andy's stickman version of the Daredevil.

Last but not least, it was with the super kawaii cosplayers, Touya Hibiki and Kousaka Yun. They shared quite a fair bit of cosplay tips and spoke of their ideas and what made them go into cosplaying. I even got to take a picture with them! Yeah! 

It was fun to celebrate my birthday with so many like minded people and I learnt alot and got inspired by them. Thank you STGCC!

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