Introducing Sir Begs-A-Lot

Sir Begs-A-Lot is an amphibious two-headed dog-pony. Old Toby's little brother, Sir Begs-A-Lot has many of the mannerisms that you would expect from someone like him. He begs for food a lot, though he can't seem to stop his two heads from fighting with each other. Despite the fact that both heads share one stomach, the brain wants what the brain wants.

More on the story of Old Toby and Sir Begs-A-Lot coming soon. For now, here are some pretty pictures:

Ponies in Space!


Ponies on Earth fleeing the invaders!


ponies on my desk




Here's a sneak peek of the first official Sir Begs-A-Lot release. Sure, I had a few at Wondercon but only two sold that I know of and a third was for sale at Dragatomi's booth. I don't know if it sold, but the other two are in the illustrious hands of Connell, the plastichunter, and Skinner the frikkin' man-beast. You too can join these ranks! We march on Pennsylvania Dutch country upon the first amber rays of the dawn!

From the upcoming Unpainted Ponies release. Ten different, figures all unpainted, this release focuses on the application of color to the plastic while still liquid and the ability to manipulate that process. Here's a few:







More info coming soon!

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali & KONG, The Untamed

WTF #1: Superman versus Muhammad Ali
6" x 6" x .5"





KONG, THE UNTAMED
large square 6"x6", smaller panel 6"x3" These panels are fused together with the liquid plastic into one solid object.





The Blitzkrieg
6"x3", 4" diameter



FEAR: Approved by the Comic Codes Authority
6" x 6" x .5"
Note: I grew the java moss myself in my fishtank




If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces here, please send me an email for a quote at apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com

For even more of these plastic canvases, check out the flickr set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623524408917/

Conan at the Koi Pond, also Comic Book Misogyny

Conan at the Koi Pond 8" x 5.5", 1"depth



Detail:


And now...
Comic Book Misogyny: an examination of violence against women on vintage comic book cover art

In Death's Dark Waters 6"x6", .75" depth



The first in a series depicting extreme scenes of brute force attacks on women played out on comic book covers. While comics are filled with depictions of violence against women (whom are already sexually objectified), some cover art scenes are so aggressive that I find it compelling to catalog them and re-contextualize them outside of the story contained in the comic. The comic as product (regardless of the story's content) is being sold with this image of violence against women as its main purchase point. An empowered female character is still being dominated by a more powerful male. The frequency of these covers in both past and present is alarming. So don't hit the snooze button, I've got more coming your way.

Repercussions 8" x 5.5", .75" depth, director's slate is .25" above canvas surface



Am I also using their misogynistic tactics as a selling point of my work? Of course I am. The images are compelling for so many reasons and while my new formatting may further glorify the original image, my intent is to please the eye for what the mind darkly enjoys while also hoping to spurn some personal introspection into the prevalence and meaning of misogyny in art and popular culture. I am vehemently opposed to violence against women. I am fascinated by its consistent portrayal in popular media. These are questionable images that should make us ask ourselves some questions.


If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these three pieces, please shoot me an email over to apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com Put the piece you are interested in the title of your message so I don't lose it if it gets sent to the old spam folder.

Check out some more of these canvases here:
Plastic Canvas Flickr

Custom Sets from the BOX of FATE revealed!

All of the custom sets from the Box Of Fate release can be seen at the flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623311481929/

Here are a few samples of them:

Unpainted Apocalypse Parade


Pumpkin Patch Mixed Custom Set


Fat Lady Crew: Organically Inclined Set


Fat Lady Crew: Dirty Dirt Road Do-Gooder Demons Club Set


Fat Lady Crew: The Nursery Set


Unpainted Pearl Blue/Green Uni-Chan with Navy Dr. Mori Katatsumuri


More pics at the flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/

thanks to all who helped out and contributed to the Boxes of Fate: toybotstudios, MutantVinylHardcore, Bert Gatchalian and Lil Japan-- all of you are too cool for school and so smooth you're sharp. the response to this release has made me happy and eager to make more
~sfo

Chunks of Plastic Canvas Art from the Box of Fate Release

Epic (part 1)
approx. 6" x 3"


The High Cost of Fashion
6" x 3"


The Juice Says #1 (3 and 4 of 4 parts)
approx 4" diameter per circular tile


Epic (part 2 of 2)
6" x 3"


The rest of the plastic canvas pieces from the Boxes of Fate can be seen on flickr over here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623524408917/

BOX OF FATE

Five boxes and five boxes only.

The final emergence of the backwater farmbeast known as Old Toby has arrived. Here in the mysterious (and dangerous) BOX OF FATE, Old Toby makes his debut in the Apocalypse Popsicle lineup with 5 Hand Painted versions. The BOX OF FATE also marks the first official release of that Biblical trio, the Fat Lady Crew. Coming your way in five unique sets, the Fat Lady and her two minions, Melancholy Molly and Bad Baby Banana are included in every BOX.



Apocalypse Popsicle is overwhelmingly overjoyed to have three great toy artists take part in this BOX OF FATE release. Toybotstudios has painted five unique Fat Lady figures and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore has painted five unique versions of Mori Katatsumuri (aka the frankensnail). Every BOX OF FATE will come with one of each of these custom figures from these awesome artists. If you’re really lucky you will get the BOX with one of Bert Gatchalian’s custom painted Apocalypse Popsicle toys. These will be randomly placed in the bags, but there are not enough for everyone so maybe you get lucky on this auspicious dual holiday of destiny. Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day all on the same day? The import of such a convergence, I am sure is lost on none of our enlightened readers.

Toybotstudios x Fat Lady -- 3 of 5 total


The Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Header Art

The toys that go with the header- Mori Katatsumuri by MVH


Also included in the Box of Fate will be one additional set of resin toys from my older releases, the Apocalypse Parade miniatures and the Uni-Chan/Mori Katatsumuri. Small mixed sets of three mini-figures will be tossed in a random frenzy. Original artwork will also be in every box and maybe even a t-shirt or two.

$110 + $15 shipping in the US. International shipping via EMS, $35.
email apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com to place your order.
BOX OF FATE to be delivered on or before the Ides of March 2010 (the 15th).

FIVE BOXES ONLY FOR THIS YEAR. THE VALUE IS ABSOLUTELY INTENSE.

Here's some More Pics
Old Toby -- 4 of 5 total, one mystery beast




Unpainted, two-pour blue and clear-turquoise.



Bullmark King Ghidorah Tribute



With light from below the figure--



Forest Fire Lizard



Poseidon



FAT LADY CREW- Mixed Pour Set


Purple Rain and Piss Bananas



THE BOX OF FATE WILLS ITSELF INTO YOUR POSSESSION.
apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com to place your order and receive payment instructions.

Many thanks to Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, Toybotstudios, and Bert Gatchalian whose support in this project is immeasurable without looking over the receipts for at least a day.

http://mutantvinylhardcore.blogspot.com/
http://gatchabert.blogspot.com/
http://toybotstudios.blogspot.com/

Nostalgic Punchlines Episode 2: Tuba Snake

Consisting of bad jokes, classic film footage, and immature soundscapes, the Nostalgic Punchlines series aims to re-contextualize these elements and transform them into a cohesive vision that accents, derides, and celebrates the communal media memory banks of our bastardized culture.

Nostalgic Punchlines Episode 2: Tuba Snake from Apocalypse Popsicle on Vimeo.

youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaAJJJNLuGc

Audio samples culled from the following freesound.org contributors: Texas Radio Theatre Company, Connum, junggle, nicStage, Robinhood76, bigjoedrummer, sandyrb, J.Zavurek, and payattention.

Coming next for the Nostalgic Punchlines Films Strip Series: Imperialism! Hilarious!
But before our next installment of that illuminated serial, an SF Oliver Audiobooks original story of creative non-fiction. "The Distressing Contents of Last Season" part 1 to be released soon.