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Five Points Festival 2024 Vendor Announcements (3/29/2024)

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The Announcement:
Klav: Get ready for some Creeping Death Robot Club, because @klav9 will be making return to this years event! Based in Connecticut, USA, KLAV is a punk, hockey player, and a true master of weathered paint applications. Starting his toy customizing career in 2017, he has since gained global recognition for his art. Specializing in hand-painted techniques learned from his background in 1980’s Japanese science fiction modeling, his work is even more impressive when seen in person. KLAV’s work is highly collectable and demands attention! Don’t decay, grab your Five Points Fest tickets today!

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My Plastic Heart: Five Points Fest is thrilled to welcome back @myplasticheart as they celebrate their 20th anniversary! Established in 2004, myplasticheart began as one of the first online shops to focus on the burgeoning designer toy scene. The idea originated from their love and appreciation of designer toys and the creative community that defined them. In 2006, they opened their beloved brick-and-mortar location in the heart of the Lower East Side in New York City. The beating heart of many comiccon gatherings, gallery shows, and comm unity events! From renowned brands such as Kidrobot, tokidoki, and Medicom to independent local and international artists MPH offer a wide range of unique art and design products and collectibles. In early 2021, myplasticheart relocated to their current location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn – Make sure you check it out!

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Five Points Festival 2024 Vendor Announcements (3/27/2024)

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The Announcement:
Frank Mysterio: Get ready… we are super excited to announce that soft vinyl artist Frank Mysterio will be making his Five Points Fest debut this year! @frankmysterio_apc is a Mexican artist focused on mexafubi and sofubi with pre-Hispanic and hardcore themes. Hailing from Mexico City, Mysterio creates unique soft vinyl art with the intention of bending culture. In his artwork, Mysterio blends ancient South American indigenous art with Japanese Kaiju motifs, while simultaneously injecting horror tropes into his post-modern vision of art toys.

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M.U.D. Toys: @m.u.d.toys is returning to Five Points Fest and we are super excited! Started in 2021 by longtime Sofubi collectors, Steve Nunes and Matt Monaghan, M.U.D. (Mad Ugly Dudes, hails from parts unknown on Long Island, NY and specializes in painted runs of their two-faced vinyl demon, Barfie! Featuring designs inspired by a variety of nostalgic horror and gut-wrenching gore themes, what more could you ask for?

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Five Points Festival 2024 Vendor Announcements (3/8/2024)

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The Announcement:
Black Monster: We are excited to share that sofubi creators @blackmonsterjk will be making their Five Points Fest debut in 2024! Originating from Taiwan, the brand “BLACKMONSER” was established in 2020 and has been consistently creating amazing monster creations since! The overall style features unique dark elements rarely seen in Asian designs, utilizing a striking and impactful aesthetic to create monstrous characters with evil backgrounds.
Make sure you grab a VIP ticket to secure yourself as one of the first through the door!

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Bear Brains: Are you ready for some zany fun? Well, you’re in luck because Nate Bear, aka @bearbrains, is returning to Five Points Fest 2024! Don’t let the name fool you, Nate is not a bear in a skin suit, but a talented human illustrator and character designer from NYC. His work is all about vibrant colors, dynamic expressions, and retro cartoon vibes – it’s sure to make you squeeeee! With characters that will make your brain melt with cuteness, he’s worked with some amazing clients including Dreamworks, Time Out, Imperative, and Purpose! But that’s not all, Nate is also a zine and comic publisher under the Bear Brains label and has contributed to various comic anthologies like 1001 Knights, Planetside Anthology, and The 3 Armed Squid.

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Five Points Festival 2024 Vendor Announcements (3/5/2024)

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The Announcement:
Sunguts: Sunguts and his amazing Sofubi creations will be returning again in 2024! Sunguts is a Japanese soft vinyl toy company that creates unique and colorful figures since 2007. Sunguts was founded by the talented artist and designer, Nakajima-san, who is known for his creative and whimsical designs. Sunguts’ toys are highly sought after by collectors around the world thanks to their distinctive look and exceptional quality. The company’s signature style is a perfect mix of cute and creepy, making them both charming and a little bit spooky! Each figure is meticulously hand-painted, making every piece unique and one-of-a-kind. Sunguts’ toys range from small figures and keychains to larger, highly-detailed pieces that are truly works of art. The company’s commitment to quality and creativity makes them a favorite among toy enthusiasts and artists alike!

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Ninobuni World: We are delighted to announce that Juan Muniz’s Ninobuni World will be making their Five Points Fest debut! Ninobuni World is a lifestyle brand focused on the art and characters created by Juan Muniz, a Las Vegas-based artist. Muniz is well-known for his pop art character Bunny Felipe, who lives by the message of “say it simple, mean it deep.” Muniz is also deeply invested in sharing a positive message on mental health, having illustrated and written a children’s book called “I’m Not OK Today,” which shines a light on, and encourages self-love and care. His original works have been exhibited worldwide, with his bunny art seen in commercial art and murals.

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Five Points Festival 2024 Vendor Announcements (2/27/2024)

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The Press Release:
Luke Chueh: We are excited to announce that Luke Chueh will be making his Five Points debut this year! Chueh is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, California. His art is best known for its unique blend of cute and melancholy themes, often featuring animals with melancholic expressions. Luke has exhibited his work in galleries and museums worldwide and has collaborated with many brands and producers to create some of the most collectible and iconic vinyl toys. Recently he has started self-producing his own line of vinyl, and will be bringing this new work to the show! Meet this incredible artist in person at Five Points Fest!

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1000Tentacles: We are excited to welcome back 1000Tentacles! Made up of the award-winning duo Leong Wankok and pH Khor, 1000Tentacles creates some of the most sought-after vinyl figures around! Hailing from Malaysia, they are best known for their iconic Monster and Kid series – with unique sculpts that replicate a handmade art style so well!

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