Trickster…Warrior…Revolutionary. Sick of living under the yoke of the Jade Emperor, The Monkey King staged a coup against the Kingdom of Heaven using his wits, his cunning and a very big stick. Individuality in the face of conformity is his legacy.

THE TOYS

In his honor we built this temple, filling it with toys that embody his rebellious and creative spirit. Cast from the hearts and minds of independent artists from around the world, these “Designer Toys” or “Art Toys” are part of an ever-growing international phenomenon. In an age where mega-conglomerates churn out mass-produced hunks of cheap plastic, these limited production-run collectibles are revolutionizing the way people think about art and toys.

THE COMPANY

In 2003, Patrick and Chanda Lam opened the first designer toy store in Southern California. From a quaint little shop in Chinatown, Munky King has grown to two locations in Los Angeles. The second on Melrose is a sleek modern store and gallery known for its art shows, artist signings, toy releases, and other special events. Now Munky King produces its own line of designer toys with both established and up-and-coming artists such as Luke Chueh, Thomas Han, The Pizz, Amanda Visell, Nathan Jurevicius, Kii Arens, Dave Pressler, and Yoskay Yamamoto. Look out for many new and exciting projects to come.

Duration : 0:5:39

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Music fans swarmed the bargain bins and went home armed with old and new records, tapes, and CDs.

Why are indie record stores a vital part of our community? What makes them different from shopping for music online? Is it the atmosphere, the browsing, the hunt for rare finds, the album art or the way a new record smells?

Eva bought her first album at Pure Pop (Ziggy Stardust) years ago and she is back to find out why it is still so special.

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Featured:
http://www.purepoponline.com/
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home

Music:
The Jazz Guys, So Moped Puree, “Try to Find”
http://www.thejazzguys.com/

Location:
Pure Pop Records
Burlington Vermont

Duration : 0:5:35

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Music fans swarmed the bargain bins and went home armed with old and new records, tapes, and CDs.

Why are indie record stores a vital part of our community? What makes them different from shopping for music online? Is it the atmosphere, the browsing, the hunt for rare finds, the album art or the way a new record smells?

Eva bought her first album at Pure Pop (Ziggy Stardust) years ago and she is back to find out why it is still so special.

http://www.7dvt.com/

Featured:
http://www.purepoponline.com/
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home

Music:
The Jazz Guys, So Moped Puree, “Try to Find”
http://www.thejazzguys.com/

Location:
Pure Pop Records
Burlington Vermont

Duration : 0:5:35

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