We want to send out a huge Thank You to DKE Toys for organizing The Art Hustle Scavenger Hunt, and to all of the participating artists and exhibitors. Thanks to all for stopping by to play, and congratulations to all who completed the hunt!
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THE CRYSTAL PHAROAH
TAH: The Crystal Pharoah is a masked bad ass. Where is he from? TCP: Born in Brooklyn. Died sometime in the future. TAH: You have a distinguishing scar over your left eye, how did you get it? TCP: Part of the mystique is in the mask, not just what lies behind it. I was obsessed […]
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Card of the Week
A 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken “Fuck Face” Card View CNBC article by Darren Rovell (scroll down page for article)
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The Art Hustle Scavenger Hunt at SDCC
The Scavenger Hunt begins at noon on Thursday, July 22, and continues through Comic Con dates…or until cards are all given out! Stop by the DKE Toys booth #4732 to play, and pick up the exclusive SDCC 2010 The Art Hustle gold stamped editions. Participating artists include, Frank Kozik, Alex Pardee, Buff Monster, Tara McPherson, […]
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THEGODBEAST/ Marty Hansen
TAH: Where was the picture on your Profile card taken, and can you tell us a little about that day? TGB: That photo was taken on summer vacation 2009 at the Crazy Horse monument in South Dakota. It was a great time with my sons and my parents! TAH: Who, or what, is THEGODBEAST ? […]
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San Diego Comic Con Scavenger Hunt!
DKE Toys has something very cool planned for attendees, The Art Hustle Scavenger Hunt. More details to follow, but here’s a sneak peek at the exclusive SDCC 2010 The Art Hustle cards.
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Card of the Week
1978 Topps Star Wars Sticker Card Featuring Han Solo
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NATALIA GIANINAZZI
TAH: Does anyone know who shot bunny??? NG: I do. But you could find out as well…the solution is not so far away from the shotted bunny… TAH: Your Original Art Cards (Shown below) are paper cuts, the same technique you used for your Grüsli Family Tree piece that is featured on your web site? NG: […]
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COMETDEBRIS / Koji Harmon
TAH: Your profile card features an awesome picture of you as a young boy standing in front of a statue of Ultraman. Where was this picture taken, and what do you remember about this day? KH: I actually do not know where that photo was taken. I just know it was taken somewhere in or […]
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STEVEN AGIN
TAH: Will you describe the day when you drew the image that is featured on your profile card? SA: Funny you should ask. It was a million years ago (or maybe about 35 / 1975) and I was living in my first loft – on Lawrence St. in downtown Brooklyn. In those days we worried […]
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Cards of the Week
Late 1950’s Japanese Menko Playing Cards
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Online STORE opens July 1 at 12PM EST
The Art Hustle Series 1 Boxes will be available through our online store beginning Thursday, July 1st, at 12PM EST. Individual wax packs will not be available through our web site. Please check with your favorite retailer. For wholesale inquiries, please contact www.DKEToys.com.
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The RAMMELLZEE
We came to personally know The Rammellzee, the New York City graffiti and hip-hop legend, through artist Jason Atomic. We were honored that he agreed to participate in The Art Hustle project, and will always appreciate the enthusiasm that he had for it. Rest in Peace, Rammellzee.
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Card of the Week
A 1967 Leaf Brands Star Trek Card One of the more unusual sets of all time, this rare test issue features bizarre and totally irrelevant story descriptions to accompany the still images from the show. They were only sold in Chicago, and are extremely rare since they were ordered to be destroyed after the manufacturer […]
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Cards of the Week
A fold-out triptych tobacco card from 1888 Produced by W. Duke Sons & Co. (Founders of Duke Univ.) Manufactured in New York City by Major Knapp & Co. (later American Lithographic Company)
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Cards of the Week
In honor of The World Cup and truly fantastic hairstyles we present… 1975 Topps Scottish Footballers A very obscure and cool 1970’s card set
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Cards of the Week
1979 Canadian O-Pee-Chee Cards: The Edmonton Oilers You don’t have to be a fan of hockey to like these. Genius use of the back stats design.
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A Special Behind-the-Scenes Peek of it Gettin Done!
Here’s a peek inside the Vermont SideKick laboratories showing The Art Hustle being assembled. Give it up for these extremely organized and hardworking folks!
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Cards of the Week
1950’s Japanese Menko playing cards Fab die cuts!
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