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Toy PolloiMeet the Mr. Potato Head of the new millenniumBy Jose GonzalezPublished on May 28, 2008 at 4:13amWho knew that Mr. Potato Head, the spud born of George Lerner's childhood imagination that Hasbro marketed to the masses in the 50s, was the forerunner of a bright DIY future? These days, interchangeable plastic features have given way to Kidrobots Munny, a blank canvas of a toy figure that offers an infinite number of customizable possibilities. Theres also the Mini Munny, the four-inch version in smooth and soft vinyl, which you can see at the local designer-toy-and-collectible-art hot spot Synthetic Compound. Gren Radcliff, the Compounds head figure in charge, explains the appeal of a toy devoid of features other than its form: Its basically many different artists working from the same base and getting to explore in their own way, he says. Throughout Art Detour weekend, the studio will showcase a dozen new creations by local artists such as Lalo Cota and Uzi Flakes. Mini Munnys in their natural, blank-slate state are also available to purchase for $10. March 7-May 31, 2008
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