Alison Perez’s Zukie is no stranger to the pages of Tomopop, and now, her little fellow is getting its own custom show, Zuke vs. The World! Opening at Toy Tokyo’s Underground Gallery (91 2nd Ave., Lower Level, Manhattan, New York City) on Friday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the show features more than 30 artists who’ve customized Zukies, and is only going to be there until Sunday, July 29.

Artists featured in the event include Adam Pratt, Alarment, AW177, Benny Kline, Blazon Brikhaus, Brian A, CashCannon, Chris Moore, Cyberphunkk, Davemarkart, David Kraig, Ian Chapman, James Fuller, Jasin Dollin, Jeff Beck, Josh Marlar, Josh Mayhem, Ken Ziobro, LEWNATIK, Melodreama, MikeDie, Miss Zukie, Mr. Den, OsiRisORion, Scott Kinnebrew, Shawn Wigs, Tasha Zimich, Travis Lykins, VIOLENT CRATCHIT, YoMi, Zam Art and Zukaty.

In our gallery, you’ll find the following customs: Black Ravenz by Josh Mayhem; Sewer Sludge Gilbert by OsiRisORion; The Provocateurs by Alarment; Skelechuckie by Chris Moore; Bao by VIOLENT CRATCHIT; Angry Blue Beaver by Jasin Dollin; Blossoming Koi by AW177; Stormtrooper by Ken Ziobro; and Moon by Jeff Beck, along with the exclusive Baby Zukies available on Friday night. Let us know if you have a favorite or if you’re thinking of going!Zukie Invite!

Zukies is having a custom toy show at Toy Tokyo later this month. Check out one of the submissions to the show, Angry Blue Beaver w/ Logbox.


The DIY Zukie is a New Blank Vinyl Base for Artist to customize something new, fresh and CHUBBY!! Visit Zukie at www.Zukies.net.

Lil’G Mini Boombox blends an 80s hip-hop vibe with the millennium’s urban, vinyl-toy style. If you like urban styled designer toys, if you’re a collector who loves retro, then this is for you!


Product highlights:

- Portable carrying case so you can take it to the BBQ, beach, park or party!
- Device cradle in back to safely hold your music player while you’re in motion.
- Solid colored body (white) so you can express yourself and personalize with your own style!
- Durable retro boombox styled body.
- Dual speakers with great sound. (paper cones *3.600 Ohm / 149.762 Hz)
- Works with any digital audio device equipped with either bluetooth or headphone (AUX) jack. Bluetooth
Activation: Double-tap the power button to put it in pairing mode with desired electronic device. 2.0 wireless connectivity Daisy chain capability for wireless stereo.
- Protective and removable speaker grills.
- Lithium-ion battery that lasts around 6-10hours play time (depending on volume levels). Capacity: 900mAh
- Versatile charging (USB/mini USB).
- Free range controlling, to control Lil’G you use your MP3 device via bluetooth (or) while plugged in using the 8” AUX jack (3.5mm).
- Supporting independent designers. Buying from ideacious supports independent designers and injects fresh ideas and designs into the world.
With interchangeable and unique speaker grills, along with being bluetooth enabled, Lil’G is a modern way to share and express your love of music and style. High quality speakers in a durable boombox styled body to protect your music device, with a Lithium-ion battery that is charged via USB. Just pair your music device to Lil’G’s bluetooth or plug into the headphone jack and let the music play.

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