Despite the announcement that they would be shutting down their operations after seven years of successful business, celebrated street artist KAWS and his OriginalFake imprint have been steadily rolling out new Medicom figures throughout 2013. The latest debut arrives in the form of the recognizable “Passing Through” Companion figure. Offered up in two colorways – all-black and tonal grey – each somber character is seen perched with its head in its hands. The “Passing Through” Companion is something that KAWS has frequently returned to, having seen exposure most notably in the ongoing larger Companion statue traveling exhibition as seen in Atlanta’s former, “Down Time” installation.
Both of the characters in black and grey are now available directly from Wish. Orders can be placed by phone order by calling 404.880.0402 ext #2 or via email by sending a request to orders@wishatl.com. Retail is $425 USD.
In addition to unveiling a small range of KAWS OriginalFake collectibles today, Medicom Toy also debuts its latest collaboration project with Japan’s Special Product Design. Known for its oft-used motif of the well known Peanuts character, Snoopy, the latest “Black Peanuts” Snoopy iteration employs an all-black everything aesthetic while encompassing the nostalgic cartoon character in an astronaut helmet. Finished off with a set of tonal aviator goggles, a ruffled scarf and rotating arms, the Medicom x Special Product Design “Black Peanuts” Figurine is now available directly from Wish.
You can make your purchase in-store via our Moreland Ave. location or by phone at 404.880.0402 ext. #2, and by email by sending a request to orders@wishatl.com
Coming on the heels of new KAWS toy releases, OriginalFake follows up with a set of Companion “Passing Through” and Snoopy keychains, along with an all black Snoopy toy. These collectibles come to us just months after OriginalFake and KAWS announced that this would be their farewell season after seven successful years of production. So take a look below at the new pieces we got in and head over to the store to make a purchase, because this could be your last chance to grab them. You can purchase these pieces either in store or by phone/email order. 404.880.0402 Ext #2 to place an order by phone Orders@wishatl.com to place an order by email:
As part of the last run, OriginalFake releases the grayscale version of their classic Resting Place figure. This piece, contrasting both a complete and dissected Companion is now available at Wish.
Purchase this piece in store or by phone/email order only. 404.880.0402 Ext #2 to place an order by phone Orders@wishatl.com to place an order by email.
Last Friday, we released our highly anticipated KAWS x Wish tee to a packed house. KAWS, Brian Donnelly, was in our building signing autographs on everything from his Hennessy collaborative bottle to dollar bills. Overall, the event was a huge success. We are happy so many of you had the opportunity to meet the internationally respected artist. We hope you had as much fun attending as we did throwing this event. We still have a couple t-shirts left here at the shop, so stop by and grab one or call 404.880.0402 Ext.2 to place a phone order. Also, make sure you stop by the High Museum of Art to check out his newest exhibit which kicks off February 16th.
Here at wish we were lucky enough to get our hands on more of these super limited Orginal Fake x Peanuts “JOE KAWS” figure they are in super limited quantites so dont wait! The 8″ fiurine boasts the double X’s on his eyes and black shades as well as unique JOE KAWS type on his yellow tee. The JOE KAWS is available now from our Moreland Ave shop for a limited time with a retail of $180 USD. Phone orders are welcome by calling extension #2 at 404.880.0402.
We’ve been closely following the forthcoming KAWS Companion install at the High Museum of Art the last few days. The monumental structure launches in advance of his “Down Time” Exhibition that will launch on February 18, 2012 at the High Museum of Art Atlanta. We snapped a couple of pics of the install… needless to say we’re stoked about the final exhibit.
Known for his ingenius comic/cartoon pairings, street artist and OriginalFake founder KAWS links up with Peanuts to create a limited ediiton vinyl figure of Snoopy. Entitled “Joe Kaws”, the 8″ inch figurine boasts the double X’s on his eyes and black shades as well as unique JOE KAWS type on his yellow tee. The Joe KAWS figure is now available from our Moreland Ave. shop for a limited time with a retail of $180 USD. Phone orders are welcome by calling extension #2 at 404.880.0402.
Taking inspiration from a Japanese police mascot, Pipo, KAWS joins Medicom Toy for two colorways in the cartoon-esque toy. The vinyl figures are now available at our Moreland Ave shop for only $18. Phone orders are welcome by calling 404.880.0402 ext #2.
The latest KAWS novelties arrive in the form of miniature Original Fake Blitz Medicom Keychains. Standing about 1.5″ tall, they’re the perfect edition to your key ring, backpack or dashboard. They’re now available in-store only from our Moreland Ave. location for a retail of only $18 each. Available in Aqua Blue, Clear/Grey and Green. So many choices!
In celebration of the KAWS backed brand, Original Fake, the artist’ Japanese based-brand teamed up with A Bathing Ape for a Summer ’11 Capsule Collection of tees. Featuring the bathing ape front and center, verbiage and graphics are overlayed with a KAWS x BAPE custom camo print. The back shoulders feature an “OriginaFake” hit in matching camo. The collection is now available in limited supply from our Moreland Ave. location. You can pick them up for $88 each while supplies last.
Two of our personal favorite brands have recently teamed up for their latest “Dissected Milo” Collection as a part of Spring ’11. You can catch all the styles available in-store only at our Moreland Ave. Location. Limited Quantities, so get it quick! Follow the jump for all the pictures.