"Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - CLOSED!!!

Guys,

Glenn and Brian have come up with a brilliant idea to have a Toy Photography show at Super 7 on April 18th titled: "Imagery of Japanese Toys". Yes this photography show is the same night at the custom toy show. It's a party!!

This could be the very first Japanese Toy Photography show of its kind!!!!

I have been asked to help out with the show and we thought it might be fun to include boardmembers. We would like you to consider submitting one or two framed pieces for the show.

You will receive 60% of the sales price of any of your pieces.


Basic show info:
When: April 18th (Sat) 2009. Art needs to be at the shop April 13th.
Where: Super7 retail outlet 1628 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Contact: (415) 409-4700 email: glenn@super7store.com


Toy Photography Guidelines:

1. All photography must be framed and ready to hang.

2. We would prefer that all toys photographed be of Japanese origin (but email if not)


If you are interested please contact Kirkland ASAP to participate: toybotstudios@yahoo.com

Please include your name and board name.

Thanks to Glenn and Brian for this opportunity.

FAQ:

Q: What kinds of Japanese toys? What about S7 Figures?
A: Generally speaking, any toy that is accepted on Skullbrain makes for a good subject.

Q: What are the size requirements of the piece?
A: Up to you! They can be any size big or small. Just make sure they are framed and ready to hang.

Q: What does "Ready to Hang" mean?
A: It means there is some kind of hardware on the back of the frame that we can use to hang it on the wall

Q: Who decides the price?
A: You do! You get 60% of the sales price. S7 keeps 40%

Q: What resolution should the pictures be?
A: Up to you

Q: Can I just email you the photos?
A: NO. They MUST be framed and ready to hang

Q: Where do I get my pictures printed and framed?
A: Use the "Imagekind" Service on Flickr. They will print, frame and send your photos to S7 for you. Easy!

Q: Can i use Photoshop, or other software to enhance my image?
A: Yes! You are free to do whatever you want with your images.

Q: What are the minimum requirements for the book submissions?
A: No larger than 3900 x 3300 pixels. I'll resize your pics for you

Q: wow, there are a lot of people participating. Will there be enough wall space?
A: maybe. I suspect many will flake and not send in their photography or it won't be framed, etc. There is no guarantee that your photo will get on the wall either.

Q: How many pieces can I send?
A: At this point, with so much interest, we are limiting it to one (1) piece each. Email if you really want to submit two.

Q: Hey! What happened to the Book and Deck of Cards?
A: After further consideration, it would be best if we had permission for each toy designer / manufacturer for the book and deck of cards. Realizing that would be difficult, if not impossible, we are not going to produce a book or deck of cards.

Q: What happens if my framed photograph does not sell at the show? Will it go on sale online?
A: Looking to Glenn to see if S7 will sell the photographs on the webstore or not.

Q: What if my photograph doesn't sell at all? Does S7 keep it?
A: No. It will be sent back to you at your expense.


CONFIRMED PHOTOGRAPHERS:

1.ToFu
2.Jay
3.CAE
4.Geozilla
5.Rae Huo
6.Redyoda
7.wing_clipper
8.shifty
9.jcat
10.cbits
11.edwardlee (flickr)
12.Tim Brisko (maybe)
13.Joe
14.toybot studios
15.leecifer
16.zincsaucier442
17.tan-ki
20.cometdebris
21.Plover
22.Rhino's dad
23.Hillsy
24.melek_taus
25.mallum
26.poysntixels
27.hypermook
28.eg93
29.Lixx
30.lurker
31.datadub
32.kevlo
33.slack
34.monkey
35.sappy saps
36.ribbon controller
37.pickleloaf
40.scottygee
41.kidclam
42.LASH
43.mplspeep
44.robertdecastro
45.mr grizlli atom
46.nate
47.gatchabert
48.uppergijoe
49.darth hank
50.greasebat
51.bunnyboy
52.bannedindc
53.cralya
54.redhanded
55.kaijukaijukaiju
56.organic_addict
57.dejesus
58.deadbone
59.parotkilah

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Are we allowed to have photo montage/illustration work? The toy will be photographed then manipulated.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Sweet!!

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Can we have extreme closeups w/ crazy PS effects?



Or what about toys in erotic situations?

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Hahahahahahahah!
"Or what about toys in erotic situations?"

Kirkland - welcome to every show I've ever curated.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

so excited about this

after all, 'images' are an integral part of this whole vinyl hobby...

thanks super 7 for doing this!

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

yes

yes

please keep it tasteful.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Oh wow...this sounds really cool. Now if only I could take some nice pics

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

i'm not a pro and i have a cheap camera, could or should i bother trying to enter? ive posted some of my roof top pics before. it sounds like a great idea thou

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

it's not a contest. it's a show so go ahead and put something together.

I think all we would ask is that its an interesting shot that is somehow related to a Japanese toy.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

S7 presents a photography expo... "Kaiju in Erotic Situations"
Feb. 14th. 2010

This must happen.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Too much?

edit: yes too much...especially 1st thing in the morning!

Uncensored version: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/325 ... 560172.jpg

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

lol...

i have 12,500 images in my flickr and the top 5 most popular are these McFarlane Danger Girls in suggestive positions.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Got to be fair right?

edit: come on!

Uncensored version: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/325 ... 78671e.jpg

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

totally japanese style from what rhino tells us

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Joe please take those down.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

i think they're tastefully done

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

If I were to say that I was interested and then wasn't pleased with any of my photos and didn't send anything in would that be really bad? Seriously. Because I'd like to attempt, but I'm not going to send something in if I'm not pleased with the results. I know that'd be really crappy to do in most situations, but this seems like it might be a bit more casual where my flaking might not really have an impact?
Maybe I'll just take photos and then if I get some I like then I'll contact you about participating...

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

i need a better camera

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

Yeah, I'll need to borrow one as my wife's is pretty sucky.

 

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Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

yes, please participate. like anything else photography is very subjective. you might think it looks like poo, but others might think it looks great.

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

That's true, and too often the case. Which is why I've never publicly shown of my "artistic" endeavors - if I don't like it I'm not gonna subject other people to it!
But I'll see if I can borrow a good DSLR camera and take some photos. It's been about 8 years since I've done any photography, and back then I did everything in a darkroom!

 

Re: "Imagery of Japanese Toys" Show at S7 - Photographers Wanted

do it man!