PLATINUM AND SO FRESH

Hot spot freshmanila will release two platinum exclusives by Kathie Olivas this Saturday, August 16th at its Mega Fresh party. The ever popular Benny & Red Bird final platinum color version is the smallest edition to date with only 50 pieces. The Scavengers Series I mini figures are already hard to find, but getting your hands on the platinum Aubrie exclusive may prove to bring new excitement as the edition size is only 100 pieces worldwide.

Without question, Big Boy and the team at freshmanila almost single handedly created interest for vinyl toys in a market previously not familiar with limited edition collectibles. In our efforts to further expand the art toys market and reach new fans, we are proud to partner with an amazing group of collectors in Manila and release what certainly become highly sought after figures. Be on the lookout as our MINDstyle LIFEstyle creative spaces continue to expand with a new Manila location in Green Hills, first quarter 2009.

MINDstyle's CHINA EARTHQUAKE CHARITY AUCTION

The tragic earthquake that struck the Sichuan Province of China in May of this year unleashed unimaginable destruction and suffering. Perhaps hardest hit were the children left without homes and schools.

An impressive group of artists and vinyl toy companies have come together for "This One's For The Children of Sichuan”, a charity auction to benefit children affected by the disaster coordinated by MINDstyle. Auction items will include original paintings, prototypes, art toys, and limited-edition collectibles from Ron English, tokidoki, Shepard Fairey, Buff Monster, Michael Lau, Kathie Olivas, Joe Ledbetter, DEVILROBOTS, Brandt Peters, Huck Gee, Kaws, Joe Hahn/Linkin Park, Kidada Jones, Cameron Tiede, The London Police, Toby HK, Amanda Visell, Miss Mindy, CJ Metzger, Play Imaginative, Toy Tokyo, De La Barracuda, Munky King, DKE Toys, DNM, SURU, 3-Mix, freshmanila and more.

The auction will take place online with www.liveauctioneers.com from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 31st with a live preview on the 22nd at the opening of the MINDstyle LIFEstyle space at the Delay No Mall in Hong Kong. Proceeds for the auction will benefit Care For Children's efforts to assist the children and students who were most affected by disaster.

Vinyl Pulse is the official media sponsor for the auction. www.vinylp​ulse.com . Ready to help a good cause, here's one of the items up for auction!

08.08.08 HAS COME AND GONE

The Olympics started with one of the most memorable opening ceremonies and our Benny & Red Bird Red Hot Version, Slap Happy Panda Version and Buff Monster China Star figures are all gone, with the exception of a few figures if any that are available at the Delay No Mall in Hong Kong.  Under the tight security, information was slow in coming for heightened security reasons.  We had received information of a plot to heist these valuable collectibles.

No seriously, from time to time we will choose to release figures at a special time or for a special event.  Of course, we would like be able to make the releases available everywhere to everyone, but the whole fun of collecting limited editions is being able to find that rare figure.  Online orders made through Vinyl Pulse will be processed upon transactions clearing with the shipping cost being billed directly by DNM who will handle the shipping from Hong Kong.  While we understand the cost of international shipping is higher, the collectibility of these figures will only continue to increase in value.  Everyone's patience and understanding is greatly appreciated as we continue to work hard producing and making available these prized collectibles.  With the expansion of our operations, we thank all of you for you support.