romanywg
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by romanywg on Mar 16, 2007 23:52:08 GMT 1, Hong Kong?
Hong Kong?
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ร
gent รacardi on Mar 17, 2007 0:19:41 GMT 1, Nope... and nope! ;D
Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! 
Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy!
Nope... and nope! ;D Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy! |
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ABC
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ABC on Mar 17, 2007 0:27:46 GMT 1, Thread of the day for me. What a great story and a stunning peice of art. Very simple but striking work.
Thread of the day for me. What a great story and a stunning peice of art. Very simple but striking work.
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by manchestermike on Mar 17, 2007 0:28:50 GMT 1, I agree with ABC... fucking amazing find - very well done
I agree with ABC... fucking amazing find - very well done
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by johnas on Mar 17, 2007 1:07:22 GMT 1, Nope... and nope! ;D Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy!
that only leaves singapore then..... do I win your bombhugger??
Nope... and nope! ;D Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy! that only leaves singapore then..... do I win your bombhugger?? |
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hungrig
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by hungrig on Mar 17, 2007 1:26:20 GMT 1, Interesting story, but I have never heard of such a thing before with Invader pieces.
Doesn't Invader use extra-strong cement to apply the different works? Why would a piece be left loose as a doormat in front of a shop? It doesn't add up with Invader's modus operandi.
Interesting story, but I have never heard of such a thing before with Invader pieces.
Doesn't Invader use extra-strong cement to apply the different works? Why would a piece be left loose as a doormat in front of a shop? It doesn't add up with Invader's modus operandi.
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ร
gent รacardi on Mar 17, 2007 3:17:20 GMT 1, Nope... and nope! ;D Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy! that only leaves singapore then..... do I win your bombhugger??
Give that man a prize!! ;D
Yeah, you get a bomb hugger... one of those eBay fridge magnets or charm bracelets. You choose! 
Nope... and nope! ;D Big huge clue that's probably a dead giveaway = If you vandalize, you will get spanked by the law... and not in a kinky way either! Guess that's one place that'll never see a Banksy! that only leaves singapore then..... do I win your bombhugger?? Give that man a prize!! ;D Yeah, you get a bomb hugger... one of those eBay fridge magnets or charm bracelets. You choose! |
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 17, 2007 6:57:56 GMT 1, Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed.
Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map!
Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed.
Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map!
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ogrgel
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ogrgel on Mar 17, 2007 12:46:07 GMT 1, Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed. Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map!
again .. truth
you would not go to the gallery and take a picture off the wall just because there is no security ..?!?!?!
Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed. Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map! again .. truth you would not go to the gallery and take a picture off the wall just because there is no security ..?!?!?! |
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 17, 2007 13:18:35 GMT 1, Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed. Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map! again .. truth you would not go to the gallery and take a picture off the wall just because there is no security ..?!?!?!
Well give me a few drinks, and I might have a go!
Yeah, you would have to really give it hell to get it off in one bit, some tricky tools would be needed. Still think it should be on the streets, if everyone went around removing them, there would be nothing, oh well invader, if this ones cosher, its a -1 on the invader map! again .. truth you would not go to the gallery and take a picture off the wall just because there is no security ..?!?!?! Well give me a few drinks, and I might have a go! |
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goffy
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by goffy on Mar 17, 2007 13:45:19 GMT 1, It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you.
It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you.
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Curley
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by Curley on Mar 17, 2007 13:57:37 GMT 1, It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you.
I agree, not like it was prised off the wall.
It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you. I agree, not like it was prised off the wall. |
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ogrgel
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ogrgel on Mar 17, 2007 14:29:02 GMT 1, yes , of course .. it is a beautiful piece , great framing job and you most likely saved it from ending up in the bin and never been discovered ...
.. and I am not saying I am a saint ..
.. but what is the diference between this and taking banksy piece and part of the wall with it ..
.. it is a street art .. and that's where it should be ..
.. but who am I to judge .. I am probably just jealous it is not hanging on my wall ..
yes , of course .. it is a beautiful piece , great framing job and you most likely saved it from ending up in the bin and never been discovered ...
.. and I am not saying I am a saint ..
.. but what is the diference between this and taking banksy piece and part of the wall with it ..
.. it is a street art .. and that's where it should be ..
.. but who am I to judge .. I am probably just jealous it is not hanging on my wall ..
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by corblimeylimey on Mar 17, 2007 15:36:02 GMT 1, It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you. I agree, not like it was prised off the wall.
It doesn't look as if it was ever on a wall, it looks too clean between each tile, surely even if invader doesn't use grout the adhesive would have come through between the tiles and acted like a grout.
It was used as a door mat by people who didn't have a clue about Space Invader, even after they were told. F**k, I would have taken it as well. And it looks great framed. Good luck to you. I agree, not like it was prised off the wall. It doesn't look as if it was ever on a wall, it looks too clean between each tile, surely even if invader doesn't use grout the adhesive would have come through between the tiles and acted like a grout. |
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 17, 2007 15:51:58 GMT 1, Personally it does not look like the real deal, 1. they dont come off walls without a fight, and would not be 'a door mat', and 2. the tiles don't look like they are made out of resin.
Personally it does not look like the real deal, 1. they dont come off walls without a fight, and would not be 'a door mat', and 2. the tiles don't look like they are made out of resin.
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hungrig
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by hungrig on Mar 17, 2007 16:04:18 GMT 1, I am stepping away here from the ethics of removing street art from the street.
jaypaav's story is a very charming one. It makes me feel rather warm and fuzzy inside. The issue I was focussing on, however, was its credibility. I have never heard of Invader leaving in a city any works that were not cemented down. What would be the point? It would just encourage people to take them home, as jaypaav has done. That simply defeats the purpose of the 'invasion' at street level.
In this respect, and assuming the item is a genuine Invader (rather than one of a number of 'tribute' or copy pieces referred to on Invader's own website), the story seems unusual if not suspect.
I am also a little doubtful of shop assistants or shop owners giving an item away, even if they don't "get it", particularly if they have just been told that the piece in question is by a famous street artist. This was an item the shop had been happily using as a doormat for about a year. Why refuse cash for it if the whole purpose of the shop is to raise money for a particular charity?
** jaypaav - If your story is true, then be a good man and let us know the full name of the shop and where exactly it's located (city and street). Someone else can then independently verify your version of events. At the same time, they can pick up a couple of t-shirts. There are many animal lovers on this Forum who would be happy to show the shop "some support".
My hope is that I am being overly suspicious and that the story is true. It just doesn't make sense to me. I would love to be proved wrong, and it would be interesting if any comments are received from Invader on this. However, if we are dealing with a complete fabrication, then I would imagine that jaypaav's framed piece would be offered to members of this Forum over the next few weeks because "times are bad and needs must".
I am stepping away here from the ethics of removing street art from the street.
jaypaav's story is a very charming one. It makes me feel rather warm and fuzzy inside. The issue I was focussing on, however, was its credibility. I have never heard of Invader leaving in a city any works that were not cemented down. What would be the point? It would just encourage people to take them home, as jaypaav has done. That simply defeats the purpose of the 'invasion' at street level.
In this respect, and assuming the item is a genuine Invader (rather than one of a number of 'tribute' or copy pieces referred to on Invader's own website), the story seems unusual if not suspect.
I am also a little doubtful of shop assistants or shop owners giving an item away, even if they don't "get it", particularly if they have just been told that the piece in question is by a famous street artist. This was an item the shop had been happily using as a doormat for about a year. Why refuse cash for it if the whole purpose of the shop is to raise money for a particular charity?
** jaypaav - If your story is true, then be a good man and let us know the full name of the shop and where exactly it's located (city and street). Someone else can then independently verify your version of events. At the same time, they can pick up a couple of t-shirts. There are many animal lovers on this Forum who would be happy to show the shop "some support".
My hope is that I am being overly suspicious and that the story is true. It just doesn't make sense to me. I would love to be proved wrong, and it would be interesting if any comments are received from Invader on this. However, if we are dealing with a complete fabrication, then I would imagine that jaypaav's framed piece would be offered to members of this Forum over the next few weeks because "times are bad and needs must".
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Curley
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by Curley on Mar 17, 2007 16:20:47 GMT 1, Its possible that he was nearly caught putting it up and dumped it.
Its possible that he was nearly caught putting it up and dumped it.
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BK83
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by BK83 on Mar 17, 2007 17:03:06 GMT 1, Wow. first off. I am an artist myself and I fully understand what it means to take something from the street. I had no intention of ever having this piece I was merely surprised as to what it was doing on their doorstep, when?, how? etc. they only said it had showed up about a year ago. and looking at it as you can see it is rather large and has two invader pieces together which leads me to believe as curley said that it was possibly just dumped.
When I explained to them about Invader and how famous he was they appreciated my enthusiasm and said do you want it? I of course said "fuck yeh" -- who wouldnt in this situation?!?!? Beside the fact that their storefront is below streetlevel it was covered in dirt and bird shit (see pictures -- the picture I took was after I started sweeping it and then I realised I should take a pic because it was such a fucking great find -- believe me it was much more disgusting) this peice wasn't being appreciated by streetart lovers -- now it is.
The shop is located on 4th street between 1st and 2nd avenue. (I live on 3rd between 1st and 2nd avenue) and there are many invader pieces around this area. Im gonna go over to the shop today to take a photo of where it was so you can all see.
And what is this about it being exactly the same as cutting a banksy piece from a wall. absolutly not! I had no intention of even taking it home when I asked them about it -- they offered it up and in this situation it made sense. noone even knew it was there!
Wow. first off. I am an artist myself and I fully understand what it means to take something from the street. I had no intention of ever having this piece I was merely surprised as to what it was doing on their doorstep, when?, how? etc. they only said it had showed up about a year ago. and looking at it as you can see it is rather large and has two invader pieces together which leads me to believe as curley said that it was possibly just dumped.
When I explained to them about Invader and how famous he was they appreciated my enthusiasm and said do you want it? I of course said "fuck yeh" -- who wouldnt in this situation?!?!? Beside the fact that their storefront is below streetlevel it was covered in dirt and bird shit (see pictures -- the picture I took was after I started sweeping it and then I realised I should take a pic because it was such a fucking great find -- believe me it was much more disgusting) this peice wasn't being appreciated by streetart lovers -- now it is.
The shop is located on 4th street between 1st and 2nd avenue. (I live on 3rd between 1st and 2nd avenue) and there are many invader pieces around this area. Im gonna go over to the shop today to take a photo of where it was so you can all see.
And what is this about it being exactly the same as cutting a banksy piece from a wall. absolutly not! I had no intention of even taking it home when I asked them about it -- they offered it up and in this situation it made sense. noone even knew it was there!
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Viva Hate
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by Viva Hate on Mar 17, 2007 17:20:17 GMT 1,
I am sure jaypaav does not need to feel obliged to justify how and why he found this to people who discredit it. 
I am sure jaypaav does not need to feel obliged to justify how and why he found this to people who discredit it. |
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ogrgel
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ogrgel on Mar 17, 2007 17:22:38 GMT 1, Wow. first off. I am an artist myself and I fully understand what it means to take something from the street. I had no intention of ever having this piece I was merely surprised as to what it was doing on their doorstep, when?, how? etc. they only said it had showed up about a year ago. and looking at it as you can see it is rather large and has two invader pieces together which leads me to believe as curley said that it was possibly just dumped. When I explained to them about Invader and how famous he was they appreciated my enthusiasm and said do you want it? I of course said "f**k yeh" -- who wouldnt in this situation?!?!? Beside the fact that their storefront is below streetlevel it was covered in dirt and bird s**t (see pictures -- the picture I took was after I started sweeping it and then I realised I should take a pic because it was such a f**king great find -- believe me it was much more disgusting) this peice wasn't being appreciated by streetart lovers -- now it is. The shop is located on 4th street between 1st and 2nd avenue. (I live on 3rd between 1st and 2nd avenue) and there are many invader pieces around this area. Im gonna go over to the shop today to take a photo of where it was so you can all see. And what is this about it being exactly the same as cutting a banksy piece from a wall. absolutly not! I had no intention of even taking it home when I asked them about it -- they offered it up and in this situation it made sense. noone even knew it was there!
fair enough , mate .. I am off your back now ..
well maybe one more thing
even though it is piece of art (untill someone gives us a proof that it's not a genuine Invader) it would be nice if it served a purpose it was made for .. to be a artdoormat
but it sure does look great in the frame as well
Wow. first off. I am an artist myself and I fully understand what it means to take something from the street. I had no intention of ever having this piece I was merely surprised as to what it was doing on their doorstep, when?, how? etc. they only said it had showed up about a year ago. and looking at it as you can see it is rather large and has two invader pieces together which leads me to believe as curley said that it was possibly just dumped. When I explained to them about Invader and how famous he was they appreciated my enthusiasm and said do you want it? I of course said "f**k yeh" -- who wouldnt in this situation?!?!? Beside the fact that their storefront is below streetlevel it was covered in dirt and bird s**t (see pictures -- the picture I took was after I started sweeping it and then I realised I should take a pic because it was such a f**king great find -- believe me it was much more disgusting) this peice wasn't being appreciated by streetart lovers -- now it is. The shop is located on 4th street between 1st and 2nd avenue. (I live on 3rd between 1st and 2nd avenue) and there are many invader pieces around this area. Im gonna go over to the shop today to take a photo of where it was so you can all see. And what is this about it being exactly the same as cutting a banksy piece from a wall. absolutly not! I had no intention of even taking it home when I asked them about it -- they offered it up and in this situation it made sense. noone even knew it was there! fair enough , mate .. I am off your back now .. well maybe one more thing even though it is piece of art (untill someone gives us a proof that it's not a genuine Invader) it would be nice if it served a purpose it was made for .. to be a artdoormat but it sure does look great in the frame as well |
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goffy
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by goffy on Mar 17, 2007 17:53:49 GMT 1, "Independently verify your version of events" It's not the Da Vinci Code for F... sake. I don't care if he made it himself. I like his story, it's looks great framed. It's not as if he is trying to sell you it.
Enjoy it.
"Independently verify your version of events" It's not the Da Vinci Code for F... sake. I don't care if he made it himself. I like his story, it's looks great framed. It's not as if he is trying to sell you it.
Enjoy it.
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 17, 2007 17:55:10 GMT 1, If you contacted invader, and it was the real deal he normally asks for them to be sent back in return he sorts you out with something.
If you contacted invader, and it was the real deal he normally asks for them to be sent back in return he sorts you out with something.
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ABC
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ABC on Mar 17, 2007 17:57:03 GMT 1, Now that would be interesting, If thats true Beej I would send it back if it was mine.
Now that would be interesting, If thats true Beej I would send it back if it was mine.
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 17, 2007 18:03:24 GMT 1, I was offered a signed invasion kit for the one I found.
I was offered a signed invasion kit for the one I found.
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jome
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by jome on Mar 17, 2007 19:14:00 GMT 1, Wow Beejoir...did you send the piece you 'found' to Invader ?
What is the story ?
Wow Beejoir...did you send the piece you 'found' to Invader ?
What is the story ?
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ricosg11 on Mar 17, 2007 19:48:27 GMT 1, You people are very cynical. At least wait until he tries to sell it (if he ever did) to tear down his character. Sheesh. Im jealous. Jay you in NYC?
You people are very cynical. At least wait until he tries to sell it (if he ever did) to tear down his character. Sheesh. Im jealous. Jay you in NYC?
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 18, 2007 4:19:59 GMT 1, Yeah I tried to send it but it never got to him 
Yeah I tried to send it but it never got to him |
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by ricosg11 on Mar 18, 2007 4:43:31 GMT 1, lost in the mail?
lost in the mail?
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by beejoir1 on Mar 18, 2007 8:58:42 GMT 1, Yup, either I bugger the address up, or it got lost, it was sent from deepest darkest Asia!
Yup, either I bugger the address up, or it got lost, it was sent from deepest darkest Asia!
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My INVADER Pride and Joy!, by hasselhoff on Mar 18, 2007 11:41:15 GMT 1, The results are in...................................
"Hi Stuart,
It is obviously not a genuine space invader : not the ceramic tiles
he uses and obviously this "plate" of tiles has never been cemented
anywhere.
In fact, it looks exactly the way the plates of mosaic tiles are
assembled together when you buy them from a store, they are on a grid
of nylon wires (except that on this case there are already "albino"
space invaders patterns in it which is strange !).
Cheers,
Orbi"
The results are in...................................
"Hi Stuart,
It is obviously not a genuine space invader : not the ceramic tiles
he uses and obviously this "plate" of tiles has never been cemented
anywhere.
In fact, it looks exactly the way the plates of mosaic tiles are
assembled together when you buy them from a store, they are on a grid
of nylon wires (except that on this case there are already "albino"
space invaders patterns in it which is strange !).
Cheers,
Orbi"
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