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Macdeee
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July 2006
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by Macdeee on Apr 11, 2008 12:09:21 GMT 1, I saw these earlier... The middle one is NICE! comes with 3D glasses.
I saw these earlier... The middle one is NICE! comes with 3D glasses.
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by skitch on Apr 11, 2008 12:14:26 GMT 1, yeh heard about this as soon as they came out
even as an obey collector this is a big no no for me
are they even sold out?
its disapointing how he is just printing off stuff everyweek.....
yeh heard about this as soon as they came out
even as an obey collector this is a big no no for me
are they even sold out?
its disapointing how he is just printing off stuff everyweek.....
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todd
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December 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by todd on Apr 11, 2008 13:27:48 GMT 1, these might be THE obey prints for the collection simply for the fact that this is probably the first time i've heard such discontent from all of these obey fanatics.
i'm a little curous about the 3d effect too. 3d normally brings smiles to peoples faces, so that's cool for my home.
these might be THE obey prints for the collection simply for the fact that this is probably the first time i've heard such discontent from all of these obey fanatics.
i'm a little curous about the 3d effect too. 3d normally brings smiles to peoples faces, so that's cool for my home.
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tmccarthy41
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December 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by tmccarthy41 on Apr 11, 2008 15:05:46 GMT 1, I really have problems with shepard fairey....
I really have problems with shepard fairey....
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robotoil
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April 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by robotoil on Apr 11, 2008 15:25:15 GMT 1, I really have problems with shepard fairey....
Did he push you behind school at lunch time and take your lunch money?
I really have problems with shepard fairey.... Did he push you behind school at lunch time and take your lunch money? |
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by skitch on Apr 11, 2008 16:39:31 GMT 1, lol!
lol!
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by carlito on Apr 11, 2008 16:48:01 GMT 1, wow...these are.....those maze crib sheets you did as a kid from one of those quiz books....and one's 3d wooo! 
wow...these are.....those maze crib sheets you did as a kid from one of those quiz books....and one's 3d wooo! |
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goffy
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November 2006
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by goffy on Apr 11, 2008 17:05:02 GMT 1, I know Obey did 'This is a poster' Which is a rip off/tribute of XTC's Go 2, 'This is a record' Does anyone know who had the original idea, and I don't mean 'This is not a pipe'
I know Obey did 'This is a poster' Which is a rip off/tribute of XTC's Go 2, 'This is a record' Does anyone know who had the original idea, and I don't mean 'This is not a pipe'
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by Happy Shopper on Apr 12, 2008 0:26:31 GMT 1, Nice, but nothing special.
Why complain about him doing weekly (nearly!) prints ? That's his thing, and what makes him so interesting. Obviously they're going to be a bit hit and miss, but it's all a matter of personal taste.
I prefer the political pieces !
Nice, but nothing special.
Why complain about him doing weekly (nearly!) prints ? That's his thing, and what makes him so interesting. Obviously they're going to be a bit hit and miss, but it's all a matter of personal taste.
I prefer the political pieces !
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lastpost
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April 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by lastpost on Apr 12, 2008 0:31:36 GMT 1, I really have problems with shepard fairey....
I am with you! Does nothing at all for me 
I really have problems with shepard fairey.... I am with you! Does nothing at all for me |
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by mocksy on Apr 12, 2008 0:36:30 GMT 1, Just noticed a new GLK Signed box set has sold out on obeygiant?
Didn't know anything about it - i got the GLK Print with free CD so would have liked this 
Also: 'I Love Rock Collage' below - I'm liking this - anyone know when this is to be released?
Edition of 350 - 24"x24"
Just noticed a new GLK Signed box set has sold out on obeygiant? Didn't know anything about it - i got the GLK Print with free CD so would have liked this Also: 'I Love Rock Collage' below - I'm liking this - anyone know when this is to be released? Edition of 350 - 24"x24" |
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form01
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April 2008
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by form01 on Apr 12, 2008 0:41:35 GMT 1, I have all ways been a big fan of shepard fairey but his resent stuff like the BAUHAUS print has fallen short by a mile
I have all ways been a big fan of shepard fairey but his resent stuff like the BAUHAUS print has fallen short by a mile
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skelly
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February 2008
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by skelly on Apr 12, 2008 4:39:45 GMT 1, The only Fairey print I have bothered to get is Sunsets, it is really nice...but his other work really doesn't do much for me.
The only Fairey print I have bothered to get is Sunsets, it is really nice...but his other work really doesn't do much for me.
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by Heavyconsumer on Apr 12, 2008 6:25:22 GMT 1, I'm not an Obey fan by any stretch of the imagination. I find his art pretty mundane and pedestrian in the main and don't get why the worship really. I gather he's been around a long time and produced a huge amount of work over the years, but most of what I see, in particulay every release of his in the last 3 months is incredibly bland imho. I quite like a few of his pieces like the images of the pretty arabic women though I guess.
I'm not an Obey fan by any stretch of the imagination. I find his art pretty mundane and pedestrian in the main and don't get why the worship really. I gather he's been around a long time and produced a huge amount of work over the years, but most of what I see, in particulay every release of his in the last 3 months is incredibly bland imho. I quite like a few of his pieces like the images of the pretty arabic women though I guess.
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by mcnuts on Apr 12, 2008 10:03:55 GMT 1, I really have problems with shepard fairey....
go on.........
I really have problems with shepard fairey.... go on......... |
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pezlow
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January 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by pezlow on Apr 12, 2008 17:16:55 GMT 1, Shep's screenprints are certainly mass produced. But they are priced accordingly - rarely more than $50 from source, more often than not $25-$35. Shipping can often be more than the print.
So shep's prints cost the same as posters really, except they are well produced screenprints and signed. If you don't like the image then don't buy but it is hardly worth complaining about at that price.
Shep's prints should not be confused with his HPM - hand painted multiples and canvasses which are his real art and are really great to behold - loads of collaged effects and a huge amount of skill involved in their creation. Not all of the images will be to everyone's taste but that's life.
Shep is also a legendary street artist who has bombed more cities with more paste ups than probably all other street artists combined. His street work is prodigious and very very striking.
If you want a good read buy "Supply and Demand" by Shep and read about a true street art legend.
Shep's screenprints are certainly mass produced. But they are priced accordingly - rarely more than $50 from source, more often than not $25-$35. Shipping can often be more than the print.
So shep's prints cost the same as posters really, except they are well produced screenprints and signed. If you don't like the image then don't buy but it is hardly worth complaining about at that price.
Shep's prints should not be confused with his HPM - hand painted multiples and canvasses which are his real art and are really great to behold - loads of collaged effects and a huge amount of skill involved in their creation. Not all of the images will be to everyone's taste but that's life.
Shep is also a legendary street artist who has bombed more cities with more paste ups than probably all other street artists combined. His street work is prodigious and very very striking.
If you want a good read buy "Supply and Demand" by Shep and read about a true street art legend.
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shaunyboy
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March 2008
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by shaunyboy on Apr 12, 2008 19:36:50 GMT 1, Where's the Obama print?
Where's the Obama print?
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by slowmo on Apr 12, 2008 20:53:41 GMT 1, I'm with Pez, he tries to please all the people, his original works are pretty much stand alone in the flesh against an awful lot of other artists. Trouble is every time I see them for sale, they're already sold!
Shep is a real talent in my eyes and affordable screens of which you might want to buy 1 or 2 a year and not pay ยฃ300 a pop for is all good.
I'm with Pez, he tries to please all the people, his original works are pretty much stand alone in the flesh against an awful lot of other artists. Trouble is every time I see them for sale, they're already sold!
Shep is a real talent in my eyes and affordable screens of which you might want to buy 1 or 2 a year and not pay ยฃ300 a pop for is all good.
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by bobbymeachamjr on Apr 13, 2008 1:40:24 GMT 1, Shepard Fairey is what he is - a mainstream producer of nice simple graphics. Commercial in every sense. That said, I think complaints should go elsewhere. Take for example Dface Street Improvement 3 - $450usd for creatively what amounts to an obey giant release on a bad week.
Shepard Fairey is what he is - a mainstream producer of nice simple graphics. Commercial in every sense. That said, I think complaints should go elsewhere. Take for example Dface Street Improvement 3 - $450usd for creatively what amounts to an obey giant release on a bad week.
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leumasdarnley
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May 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by leumasdarnley on Apr 13, 2008 13:04:39 GMT 1, Well as Pez brought up priced accordingly... what do you want for $35.00 I think he is doing a lot of good and introducing a lot of younger people to art because of his price point. But saying that you get what you pay for its not the most enlightening work... But saying that he does just fine for himself at the moment when you figure he sells about 400ish prints a week from the new releases plus a good amount of other items on the site I would assume. Say what you want but the kid is a genius.
Well as Pez brought up priced accordingly... what do you want for $35.00 I think he is doing a lot of good and introducing a lot of younger people to art because of his price point. But saying that you get what you pay for its not the most enlightening work... But saying that he does just fine for himself at the moment when you figure he sells about 400ish prints a week from the new releases plus a good amount of other items on the site I would assume. Say what you want but the kid is a genius.
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robotoil
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April 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by robotoil on Apr 13, 2008 13:33:56 GMT 1, I started collecting Shepard Fairey back in 2001. I collected a lot up until 2005 and then have refocused back to the early days. 1997-1999. The early stuff is a world away from what Shepard does now. Back then he didn't do fine art, it was just the screen prints. Back then it was 33 prints a year instead of 52+. A lot more time went into the screen prints. I totally understand what people are saying about the current prints. However, the fine art that is coming out right now is second to none.
For anyone that hasn't really seen what the early prints look like in person, please check out my collection. The early stuff is all 'Absurdest Propaganda'.
www.flickr.com/photos/robotoil/collections/72157600172219954/
I started collecting Shepard Fairey back in 2001. I collected a lot up until 2005 and then have refocused back to the early days. 1997-1999. The early stuff is a world away from what Shepard does now. Back then he didn't do fine art, it was just the screen prints. Back then it was 33 prints a year instead of 52+. A lot more time went into the screen prints. I totally understand what people are saying about the current prints. However, the fine art that is coming out right now is second to none. For anyone that hasn't really seen what the early prints look like in person, please check out my collection. The early stuff is all 'Absurdest Propaganda'. www.flickr.com/photos/robotoil/collections/72157600172219954/ |
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by mcnuts on Apr 13, 2008 13:34:08 GMT 1, have to agree with pez and disagree with bobby on this one. The screen prints are great as they are cheap but can be hit and miss. He produces a hell of a lot of them. I'd much rather save up and for out for a hpm if they can be tracked down at a reasonable price. While there seems to be a large flipability of shep's prints, it doesnt seem to be true for the hpms. Rarely see them on ebay and have seen very few at secondary galleries at least in the UK, unless i am looking in the wrong place which bodes well for keeping those relatively affordable.
have to agree with pez and disagree with bobby on this one. The screen prints are great as they are cheap but can be hit and miss. He produces a hell of a lot of them. I'd much rather save up and for out for a hpm if they can be tracked down at a reasonable price. While there seems to be a large flipability of shep's prints, it doesnt seem to be true for the hpms. Rarely see them on ebay and have seen very few at secondary galleries at least in the UK, unless i am looking in the wrong place which bodes well for keeping those relatively affordable.
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by dave313perry on Apr 13, 2008 13:45:10 GMT 1, dont get the moans and groans about how prolific he is - he makes stacks of good affordable graphics, however his standard do seem to have dropped on more recent releases, still loving the back in the day work though and all his stuff still smacks shit out of much thats out there at double or treble his prices
dont get the moans and groans about how prolific he is - he makes stacks of good affordable graphics, however his standard do seem to have dropped on more recent releases, still loving the back in the day work though and all his stuff still smacks shit out of much thats out there at double or treble his prices
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by mcnuts on Apr 13, 2008 14:02:51 GMT 1, dont get the moans and groans about how prolific he is - he makes stacks of good affordable graphics, however his standard do seem to have dropped on more recent releases, still loving the back in the day work though and all his stuff still smacks s**t out of much thats out there at double or treble his prices
sure i agree there are a ton of crap weekly pictures and, to be honest, i 've stopped jumping into the weekly fray but his "fine art" stuff is fantastic
dont get the moans and groans about how prolific he is - he makes stacks of good affordable graphics, however his standard do seem to have dropped on more recent releases, still loving the back in the day work though and all his stuff still smacks s**t out of much thats out there at double or treble his prices sure i agree there are a ton of crap weekly pictures and, to be honest, i 've stopped jumping into the weekly fray but his "fine art" stuff is fantastic |
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Dead Elvis
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August 2007
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New Obey Prints up at ToyRoomGallery, by Dead Elvis on Apr 13, 2008 22:52:43 GMT 1, Why is this even being discussed? Supply and Demand is the Moby Dick of street art. To paraphrase Shep from his Henry Rollins interview, some artist work at a shitty restaurant to make ends meet. Instead, he started a graphic design company. Paul Insect did the same thing. You do what you do to make ends meet, then pull from your experiences to make a piece of art. Sure, you get 30+ sub-par prints a year, but at least you get 3 or 4 killer prints from that run. By my numbers, that's the same, if not more, than you get from Banksy, D Face, etc etc etc [in the midst of life we are in debt] etc.
Why is this even being discussed? Supply and Demand is the Moby Dick of street art. To paraphrase Shep from his Henry Rollins interview, some artist work at a shitty restaurant to make ends meet. Instead, he started a graphic design company. Paul Insect did the same thing. You do what you do to make ends meet, then pull from your experiences to make a piece of art. Sure, you get 30+ sub-par prints a year, but at least you get 3 or 4 killer prints from that run. By my numbers, that's the same, if not more, than you get from Banksy, D Face, etc etc etc [in the midst of life we are in debt] etc.
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