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		<title>Sanrio&#8217;s 50th Aniversary: Small Gift Miami</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Sanrio&#8217;s 50th Aniversary! Sanrio is having a nationwide celebration including two super fun events in Los Angeles and Miami, plus a mobile pop-up shop tour travelling across the country! Small Gift Miami: December 2-5, 2010 Event Location: 173 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127 Small Gift Miami pops-up in the heart of Art Basel, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Celebrate Sanrio&#8217;s 50th Aniversary!</p>
<p>Sanrio is having a nationwide celebration including two super fun events in Los Angeles and Miami, plus a mobile pop-up shop tour travelling across the country!</p>
<p>Small Gift Miami:<br />
December 2-5, 2010<br />
Event Location: 173 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127<br />
Small Gift Miami pops-up in the heart of Art Basel, the world-renowned art festival and<br />
celebration of creativity!</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-411" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/small_gift_sanrio.jpg" alt="small_gift_sanrio" width="495" height="518" /></p>
<p>Check out new art installations and classic Sanrio products through the years, play games, win<br />
prizes, get inked with a real Sanrio tattoo, visit the pop-up shop and sweet stop, meet Sanrio<br />
characters, and more!</p>
<p>For more information, visit the official website <a href="http://www.sanrio.com/smallgift/miami/" target="_blank">http://www.sanrio.com/smallgift/miami</a></p>
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		<title>Pictoplasma&#8217;s Tarot Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PicTarot is Pictoplasma’s character spin on all things mystical. Iconic creatures from the stars of contemporary character design reveal their secret powers and tell your fortune. Following the logic of Aleister Crowley’s Tarot, the 22 cards of the Major Arcana, with motifs such as The Devil, The Emperor or Fortune help you find answers to [...]]]></description>
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<p>PicTarot is Pictoplasma’s character spin on all things mystical.</p>
<p>Iconic creatures from the stars of contemporary character design  reveal their secret powers and tell your fortune. Following the logic of  Aleister Crowley’s Tarot, the 22 cards of the Major Arcana, with motifs  such as The Devil, The Emperor or Fortune help you find answers to your  most secret questions.<br />
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<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-404" title="Pictoplasma Tarot" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tarot1.jpg" alt="tarot1" width="500" height="601" /></p>
<p>The PicTarot is accompanied by a detailed booklet, including 5  divinatory card laying patterns, each card’s secret meaning,  instructions on how to play Tarot de Marseille, and an introductory  history on the origin and misunderstanding of Tarot cards.</p>
<p>The PicTarot will additionally be released as an App for iPhone, iPad and iPod on iTunes.</p>
<p>Buy your PicTarot for € 12,50 at <a href="http://publishing.pictoplasma.com/gadgets/pictarot " target="_blank">http://publishing.pictoplasma.com/gadgets/pictarot </a></p>
<p>Description:</p>
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<li>full deck of cards and special booklet in box.</li>
<li> 78 cards + 36 pages booklet</li>
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<p>Illustrated by:</p>
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<li>Gary Baseman</li>
<li>Ian Stevenson</li>
<li>Fons Schiedon</li>
<li>FriendsWithYou</li>
<li>Julia Schonlau</li>
<li>Motomichi Nakamura</li>
<li>Genevieve Gauckler</li>
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		<title>Yoka World Cup 2010 Toys</title>
		<link>http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/2010/06/yoka-world-cup-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the upcoming gathering of the word’s best football players and passionate fans in South Africa, adFunture has collaborated with Family Mart, a major convenience store chain in China, on the Yoka Football 2010 series 1 featuring 10 awesome designs. This new series of minis will be available exclusively at Family Mart locations in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/worldcup_toys.jpg" alt="worldcup_toys"  width="500" height="333"  class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-391"/>To celebrate the upcoming  gathering of the word’s best football players and passionate fans in South Africa, adFunture has collaborated with Family Mart, a major convenience store chain in China, on the Yoka Football 2010 series 1 featuring 10 awesome designs.   This new series of minis will  be available exclusively at Family Mart locations in mainland China from June 1st through July 31st 2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=46" target="_blank">For more info visit adFurniture&#8217;s website!</a></p>
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		<title>Anna Chambers&#8217; Mr. Corn</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anna Chambers will soon release another adorable plush, Mr. Corn. Made from fleece and cotton, Mr. Corn comes in two varieties: ‘Fresh from the Farm’ (500 pcs) and the sad ‘tender kernel’ edition (150 pcs). Both varieties come blister packed, are suitable for children 3 and up, and will retail for $20. Purchase Mr. Corn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/corn.jpg" alt="Mr. Corn"  width="500" height="333"  class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-391"/>Anna Chambers will soon release another adorable plush, Mr. Corn.  Made from fleece and cotton, Mr. Corn comes in two varieties: ‘Fresh from the Farm’ (500 pcs) and the sad ‘tender kernel’ edition (150 pcs).  Both varieties come blister packed, are suitable for children 3 and up, and will retail for $20.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.annachambers.com/index.html" target="_blank">Purchase Mr. Corn :)</a></p>
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		<title>N*E*R*D + Friends With You</title>
		<link>http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/2010/05/nerd-friends-with-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 19:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[N*E*R*D commissioned the Miami art collective FriendsWithYou to create and awesome Rolls-Royce for their upcoming Hot &#38; Fun music video! The artists mentioned at PaperMag.com that &#8220;Pharrell wanted something that was FriendsWithYou mixed with the vibe of Yellow Submarine somehow. We love this imagery and made our own psychedelic explosion all over the car and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-391" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nerd_card2.jpg" alt="nerd car" width="500" height="333" />N*E*R*D commissioned the Miami art collective FriendsWithYou to create and awesome Rolls-Royce for their upcoming Hot &amp; Fun music video!</p>
<p>The artists mentioned at PaperMag.com that &#8220;Pharrell wanted something that was FriendsWithYou mixed with the vibe of Yellow Submarine somehow. We love this imagery and made our own psychedelic explosion all over the car and titled it Magical Explosions.&#8221;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-390" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nerd_car.jpg" alt="nerd_car" width="500" height="290" /></p>
<p>The video is will be released in June. Meanwhile, for more info please visit  <a href="http://bbcicecream.com/blog/" target="_blank">N*E*R*D </a> and <a href="http://www.friendswithyou.com/blog/fwy-x-n-e-r-d" target="_blank">www.friendswithyou.com</a></p>
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		<title>Momiji&#8217;s new generation 7 dolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 23:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Giggles, Soul, Happy Happy Happy and Pixie have had a makeover and they’re looking fab-u-lous! They’re the brand new ‘Generation 7’ randoms dolls! Generation 7 will be released to the rest of the Americas at the end of June. Purchase these cuties!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-386" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/momiji_dolls.jpg" alt="momiji_dolls" width="500" height="334" /> Giggles, Soul, Happy Happy Happy and Pixie have had a makeover and they’re looking fab-u-lous! They’re the brand new ‘Generation 7’ randoms dolls!</p>
<p>Generation 7 will be released to the rest of the Americas at the end of June.</p>
<p><a href="http://lovemomiji.com/shop/UKWEB/dolls/randoms-dolls" target="_blank">Purchase these cuties!</a></p>
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		<title>I love Kawaii! Book by Charuca</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 22:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month Charuca announced her first book &#8221; I love Kawaii!&#8221;. In the book she showcases 32 of her favorite Kawaii artists and of course some of her artwork. The book will hit the stores globally in two months&#8230; I can&#8217;t wait :) See more pictures in Charuca&#8217;s Flickr]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-382" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/charuca_book_kawaii.jpg" alt="charuca_book_kawaii" width="500" height="334" />This month Charuca announced her first book &#8221; I love Kawaii!&#8221;. In the book she showcases 32 of her favorite Kawaii artists and of course some of her artwork. The book will hit the stores globally in two months&#8230; I can&#8217;t wait :)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/charucanews/tags/book/" target="_blank">See more pictures in Charuca&#8217;s Flickr</a></p>
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		<title>TAKO Plush by TADO</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TADO’s Cannibal Funfair super soft new plush arrives at all Kidrobot stores on May 6! This adorable octopus measures 10-inches and retails for $19.95 US, £18 UK and 20€ Europe. Check out more pictures at http://kronikle.kidrobot.com]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-379" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Tako_Plush_tado1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" />TADO’s Cannibal Funfair super soft new plush arrives at all Kidrobot stores on May 6! This adorable octopus measures 10-inches and  retails for $19.95 US, £18 UK and 20€ Europe.</p>
<p>Check out more pictures at <a href="http://kronikle.kidrobot.com/product-preview-early-may/" target="_blank">http://kronikle.kidrobot.com</a></p>
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		<title>Tokidoki Makeup &#8211; Sephora</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Italian artist Simone Legno brings his cult-favorite designs and colorful interpretation of life to a new makeup and accessories line that exposes the criminally cute and irresistibly edgy sides of beauty. Presented exclusively at Sephora, this Japanese-inspired collection captures the true spirit of tokidoki: Every day brings another opportunity to dream. Visit Tokidoki Makeup]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-374" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/tokidoki-sephora.png" alt="Tokidoki Makeup - Sephora" width="500" height="334" />Italian artist Simone Legno brings his cult-favorite designs and colorful interpretation of life to a new makeup and accessories line that exposes the criminally cute and irresistibly edgy sides of beauty. Presented exclusively at Sephora, this Japanese-inspired collection captures the true spirit of tokidoki: Every day brings another opportunity to dream.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5971" target="_blank">Visit Tokidoki Makeup</a></p>
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		<title>Adidas Atlier Chairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good Wives and Warriors a.k.a GWAW is the creative partnership of Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell. Rebecca means ‘good wife’ and Louise means ‘warrior’, and together they create weird and wonderful illustrations and sprawling wall paintings. Some of the London based agency clients include Adidas, Swatch, MTV and Urban Outfitters. http://www.goodwivesandwarriors.co.uk Client: Adidas Australia Project: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-367" src="http://wickedcritters.com/inspiration/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/adidas.jpg" alt="adidas" width="500" height="334" />Good Wives and Warriors a.k.a GWAW is the creative partnership of Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell.  Rebecca means ‘good wife’ and Louise means ‘warrior’, and together they create weird and wonderful illustrations and sprawling wall paintings. Some of the London based agency clients include Adidas, Swatch, MTV and Urban Outfitters.<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodwivesandwarriors.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.goodwivesandwarriors.co.uk</a><br />
Client: Adidas Australia<br />
Project: Atlier Chairs<br />
Medium: marker pen on leather chair</p>
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