from Mimoco:
Mimoco hits the road this summer for stops at the Taipei Toy Festival, San Diego Comic-Con, and Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando! We’re happy to unveil the first of our exclusive MIMOBOT designs…
Star Wars MIMOBOT: Mimoco celebrates the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back. We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back with a limited run Lobot MIMOBOT (edition of 1,000). The exclusive will only be available at San Diego Comic-Con (July 21-25) and Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando (Aug 12-15). Now you can connect Lobot’s brain to your computer via USB in 2GB to 16GB capacity. Learn More!
2010 Taipei Toy Festival EXCLUSIVE! We’re happy to be back in Taiwan for this week’s 7th annual Taipei Toy Festival where Monster Molly MIMOBOT makes her grand entrance. Created by Hong Kong illustrator and designer toy pioneer, Kenny Wong, and produced in collaboration with Monster Taipei, this exclusive Artist Series MIMOBOT is a limited edition of 500 units. Learn More!
Infectious X MIMOBOT Design Challenge: Unmasked! The Design Challenge submission period ends on July 15. Have you Unmasked your MIMOBOT yet?! DEADLINE: July 15, 2010.
More 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back! The Vader Project Book & Auction. By now you must have heard of The Vader Project, curated and produced by DKE Toys, having premiered in May ‘07 at Star Wars Celebration IV. Now on July 10, Freeman’s Auction House will be offering 100 Darth Vader Helmets re-imagined by today’s most notable underground artists like MIMOBOT Artist Series collaborators tokidoki, Gary Baseman, David Horvath, Suckadelic, and more. Check out the auction, and maybe you’ll fall in love with one of the $1,500 and up pieces. Or pick up one of these coffee table books showcasing the entire collection for a paltry $40. Happy bidding!
Video Premiere: MIMOBOT Goes to Rothbury! Here’s some fresh memory from last year’s fest, including exclusive concert footage and interviews with the likes of Matisyahu, King Sunny Adé, & Jamie Janover. Enjoy! WATCH NOW!