mimoco news

Jonny's Partay MIMOBOT Giveaway

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:46:31 -0500

Here at Mimoco, we're quite fond of our furry little friends - in fact, we have a de facto office cat and dog that come in occasionally and shed on your favorite MIMOBOT drives! Well, now we've got a chance to help out the four-legged denizens of this world who are short on hope - our friend Jonny of JonnysPartay.com is running a contest to raise awareness about puppies in shelters who need homes. I, for one, can't think of a cuter cause.

Check out the contest here, and take advantage of your opportunity to win a tokidoki for MIMOBOT design!

Thanks Jonny, and best of luck!

Tenacious Toys Helps Out with Komen Donation

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:35:46 -0500

From the bottom of our hearts here at Mimoco, a sincere "Thank You" to the good people at Tenacious Toys in NYC. They've offered to help us out a little bit by bumping our funds raised for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - we pulled in $838.63, and they're helping out by pushing us up to an even $1000.

Thank you Tenacious Toys, on behalf of everyone at Mimoco's mothers, daughters, wives, aunts, grandmothers, and friends, for helping us help fight breast cancer for Mother's Day 2k8.

MIMOBOT Graduation Sale!

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:22:06 -0500

Hey all, it's that time of year again, where young men and women across the country stride confidently across a stage to a lot of pomp (and circumstance... rimshot please), receive a piece of paper with their name on it, and head out into the world to make their mark on the economy! Or, if they're like me, they move back into their parents' house and play video games until the student loans come due, but whatever floats your boat.

Of course, I'm talking about... graduation. And in honor of this auspicious occasion (yes, I know what 'auspicious' means), we at Mimoco are putting a selection of MIMOBOT Flash Drives on sale. Pick up any of our special sale characters for 25% off! Characters include some of our popular Halo Series MIMOBOT drives, Core Series 2, Artist Series and Happy Tree Friends! Add 'em to your cart, and see the savings.

Beyond that, if you buy $100 or more worth of products, you'll be emailed a $10 gift certificate, plus another $10 for each $50 you spend beyond that (spend $150, get $20; spend $200, get $30; etc.).

We're running this sale for four weeks, so 5/6-6/3. Get to the lab, order some MIMOBOT drives for your favorite graduate (or for yourself, we promise we won't tell), and enjoy the Grad Sale!

Happy Graduation, and congratulations to all who have completed the arduous task of high school, college, grad school, vocational tech school, flight school, police academy 3, and training on the fryer!

tokidoki for MIMOBOT contest on Josh Spear

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:25:02 -0500

Check out the tokidoki Mimobot Contest on Josh Spear!!!

Here's what to do to enter:

Write them a little creative short story explaining your theory (or haiku, or song, or algorithm - we don't care, whatever). Cut and paste to the comment section. Cross your fingers and wait.
May 5th we'll announce our first and second place winners - who will receive flashy prizes on an only slightly descending scale - and publish their entries. Okay....GO!

Goodluck!!

Help Susan G Komen's Race for the Cure this Mother's Day!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:46:09 -0500

Greetings one and all, and happy upcoming Mother's Day! For Mother's Day this year, we wanted to help out our community as much as we can: that's why in celebration, we're donating 10% of all online profits to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

For those of you who don't know, the Susan G. Komen fund is a huge, active organization of breast cancer survivors and activists. The fund started as a promise between two sisters, a beautiful, sad, and unforgettable story of family and the struggles of cancer. Now the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is one of the world's leaders in stimulating research in the fight, nay the race, to cure cancer.

Help out by donating directly to the fund or buy purchasing a MIMOBOT at our lab store. Happy Mother's Day to all, and together we can help make the future free of breast cancer.

Legends of Style in Boston!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:18:22 -0500

Legends of Style is coming to Boston this Saturday April 26th, 7:00pm-12am. The event will take place at the Boston Center for the Arts located at the Cyclorama- 539 Tremont St. There will be a new Legends of Style Fashion Boutique featuring exclusive LOS artist T-Shirts, Limited Edition Sneakers, and Cutteing Edge Fashions including the mimobots!

Boston's leading showcase of street inspired contemporary art hosts top local, national and internationals artists along with a retail boutique featuring exclusive and limited kicks and cutting edge styles from the hottest established and up and coming brands, all in the midst of the best party in Boston.

Tickets on sale NOW at www.legendsofstyle.net

tokidoki for MIMOBOT Now Shipping, Preloaded with All-New mimoZine Issue 2

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:45:51 -0500

It's here, y'all: the tokidoki for MIMOBOT series of designer USB flash drives you've all been patiently waiting for and preordering is now available and shipping! Meletta, Pastaio and Pirate Nero, the newest MIMOBOT Artist Series, have been in the works for a while now, and we think they've come across pretty nicely. With the two worlds of MIMOBOT and tokidoki colliding in some kind of crazy pop-fashion-consumer-tech-ball-of-blazing-glory, how could they not rock?

We all know the creative genius of Simone Legno and his tokidoki brand. What we didn't anticipate was how amazing those designs would look on a MIMOBOT canvas. And they do. Now, with the ultimate pop fashion design translated to a MIMOBOT, your data can ride in style while your flash drive shows just how hip and cool you are. You've got the tokidoki purse, the tokidoki t-shirt, the tokidoki earrings and chain. Now you just need the tokidoki for MIMOBOT flash drive to hang from your purse or belt loop to let people know, once and for all, how much you've got it goin' on.

As you know, any MIMOBOT comes with a great deal of awesome preloaded content, and this release is particularly special: Issue 2 of the MIMOZINE Digital Magazine is here, and making its first appearance on the tokidoki for MIMOBOT series! If you remember (click here if you need a refresher), Issue 1 was a groundbreaking success, the first digital magazine ever delivered via flash drive - and MIMOBOT flash drives of awesomeness, at that! Featuring comedy troupe Poykpac, musical groupe Art Brut, and supvervillian in a coupe Sucklord, we plumbed the depths of pop culture to find you emerging creative genius.

This time around, we done it again, and with an expanded lineup! We bring you interviews with and tracks by a variety of bands from South by Southwest including Chikita Violenta, The Wedding Present and Curumin; a video from Japanese pop-rock icons Love Psychedelico; interviews with Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval of FriendsWithYou; a look into the Scope Art Fair with a focus on a very interesting piece by Peter Schmitt; a refreshing spring yoga meditation; The Super Sucklord on location at New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade; and episode 1 of VBS.tv's provocative ecological documentary series "Toxic: Garbage Island." Phew, that's a lot of features, ain't it?

MIMOZINE Issue 2 is now available on all tokidoki MIMOBOT purchases and will soon come to all Core and Artist Series MIMOBOT characters. Get it today, because... well, because it's awesome.

mimoZine Issue 2 is HERE!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:30:17 -0500

Greetings one and all! We're so glad you're here for our big announcement - the mimoZine Issue 2! If you remember, mimoZine Issue 1 was our big splash in the world of digital content, bringing you the world's first digital magazine delivered via flash drive! The first issue was great, featuring Poykpac, Art Brut, The Super Sucklord and more. Well, if you liked Issue 1, then Issue 2 is going to knock your argyle foot-warming insulation accessories off!

MimoZine Issue 2 is releasing in conjunction with the all-new tokidoki for MIMOBOT series, and soon will be available preloaded on each and every Core and Artist Series MIMOBOT. Our lineup of entertainment and, dare I say, even some edutainment, is even better this time. Start with a trip to South by Southwest, interviewing some awesome bands with the help of our friends IODA. Not only did we get up close and personal with the wicked talented musicians, but we got you, our faithful MIMOBOT friends, a sampler of tracks by the bands! Now with mimoZine, check out Modey Lemon, Andy Davis, Chikita Violenta, Curumin, The Wedding Present, and Mark Rae of Yes King. Talk about some seriously awesome musical entries. We also got a sweet new video from HackTone Records' Japanese Pop-Rock superstars Love Psychedelico.

Hmm, enough music? This is plenty of auditory goodness? Fine then, we'll move on... to the visual artists, and the wonderful world of ocular goodness! We've put together a very interesting interview with Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval, the Miami-based creators of FriendsWithYou. You may know FWY from their amazing works, their vinyl toy and plushie creations, or from our own FriendsWithYou for MIMOBOT series. Either way, you should know them - they've got a really inspirational vision of the world, and their FriendsWithYou creations are here to help the world realize that vision. We also went down to the Scope Art Festival in Miami and found a beautiful, moving, touching sculpture that brings humanity, technology and ecology together in one creation straight out of the mind of artist Peter Schmitt.

Alright now, buckle up, because it's about to get real. We enlisted the help of VBS.tv, the broadcasting arm of Vice Magazine, to bring you some really really real stuff for this issue of mimoZine. What we offer you is Episode 1 of their new ecological documentary series, "Toxic: Garbage Island." The show takes on the problem of waste, particularly non biodegradable plastics, and how it is seeping into the very water we drink every day. Scary, but eye-opening. The truth about ecology is out there, and VBS.tv and mimoZine aim to bring it to you.

After all that stress about toxins and waste, it's time to relax. For our next entry in the mimoZine Issue 2, we went to New York and met Sat Jivan Singh Khalsa, a renowned Yoga master, who walks us (and you) through a refreshing, relaxing springtime meditation. It only takes a few minutes, you can do it at work, and you'll feel so much better about the hustle and bustle (mostly just 'bustle' once you've finished this meditation) of the modern world.

And finally, what would any good mimoZine be without the one, the only, the Super Sucklord making an appearance? The bootleg toymaker/costumed DJ/reluctant supervillain took to the streets of New York City for the 2008 St. Patrick's Day parade, searching for the true meaning of St. Patrick and what it means to be Irish that one day of the year. Needless to say, it took quite a bit of searching to find an answer that wasn't as inebriated as the individual who uttered it (no, Jimmy, St. Patrick did not introduce alcohol to America, and leprechauns are not the same as hobbits). Along the way, to coin a phrase, 'hilarity ensues.' We're serious, this made us laugh so hard our dentures fell out, and the company dental plan does not cover Sucklord-related accidents.

Well, that's pretty much the mimoZine. Trust me when I say it's awesome, and you should buy one for every friend you have. And, if they'll still talk to you after they've seen it, you can either have some deep, meaningful discussions while meditating, you can discuss how much the featured bands totally rocked, and you can try and figure out how Sucklord keeps a straight face when surrounded by obvious nutjobs. Now available on the new tokidoki for MIMOBOT series, and soon to be available on all other Artist and Core Series MIMOBOT characters. Cheers!

Last chance to win a tokidoki Prize Pack!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:16:54 -0500

Hey all, needed to let you know something very, very important - it's your LAST CHANCE to win a tokidoki Prize Pack! The prize pack consists of a hard-to-find tokidoki for LeSportsac bag, a limited-edition tokidoki for MIMOBOT, and a one-of-a-kind vinyl toy - yes, a Vimobot! - hand-painted by Simone Legno, the genius behind tokidoki!

To enter, either pre-order (or buy... soon, my pretties...) a tokidoki for MIMOBOT at our lab, or sign up for the MIMOBOT newsletter. If you entered before and didn't win, enter again - each week is a clean slate!

The final prize pack winner will be announced via our newsletter next Wednesday, April 23rd, and you have until 11:59pm Tuesday the 22nd to enter. What are you waiting for? Why are you still here?!? Get over to the lab and buy a tokidoki for MIMOBOT before it's too late!

Oh, and if you're interested, below is a picture of the prize pack (note: we have five different designs of the Vimobot... yours may vary, they're all one-of-a-kind). Don't drool on your keyboard, the extended warranty doesn't cover that.

Attention Bostonians - tokidoki for MIMOBOT Party at Lab!

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:30:15 -0500

Hey hey everyone, we're throwing a party in our hometown of Boston tonight to celebrate the new tokidoki for MIMOBOT Series! Come on out to Lab in Allston tonight from 7-9:30 pm for a sweet time and a shot at getting a pre-release of the tokidoki for MIMOBOT flash drives! It's going to be wild and crazy - giveaways, DJs, free Red Bull... just imagine being surrounded by vinyl toy fans and pop-fashionistas screaming for free stuff and caffeinated beyond belief!

mimobots at New York Comic Con!!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:02:02 -0500

The mimobots are in NYC for Comic Con and tokidoki for MIMOBOT Release!! We'll be having special artist signings with Core Series 2 Designer, Dino Alberto and tokidoki for MIMOBOT designer, Simone Legno. For more details about Simone's signing click here! Plus, Original Villains will be DJing in the mimobot booth throughout the show!!

Come visit us at booth #857 and be sure to check out our booth events below!!

NYCC Schedule:

Friday, April 18
10:00AM - 3:00PM - open to professionals
3:00PM - 8:00PM - open to public
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Original Villains DJ
5:00PM - 7:00PM - Dino Alberto signing

Saturday, April 19
10:00AM - 7:00PM - open to public
11:00AM - 2:00PM - Original Villains DJ
2:00PM - 4:00PM - Simone Legno signing
4:00PM - 6:00PM - Original Villains DJ

Sunday, April 20
10:00AM - 5:00PM - open to public

TOY SUM Event!!! - Updated!

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:53:07 -0500

Hey Mimofans, our favorite evildoer - the super Sucklord - is doing an awesome Toy Sum event in New York's Chinatown this Saturday, 4/12. Go for the toys and music, stay for the pure unmitigated evil!

UPDATE:

We are happy to announce the items up for auction at our TOY SUM event in
Chinatown Tomorrow. It is a choice collection of collectable obscura from
far flung corners of the Toy Universe. We have:

EARLY BATMAN BOOTLEG Opening bid: $20

RAIDERS of the LOST ARK VINTAGE TOHT FIGURE Opening bid: $24

GLYOS CUSTOM FIGURE with 3 UNRELEASED HEADS Opening bid: $25

GALAXY EMPIRE GREY "CHEWBACCA" BOOTLEG Opening bid: $35

JK5 MY FIRST INO 2 SET Opening bid: $40

SUCKLORD 660 SELF BOOTLEG Opening bid: $40

RON ENGLISH MINI SUPER SIZE ME COMPLETE SUPERSET Opening bid: $125

MF TOYS MONSTER FACES CUSTOM DOLLS Opening bid: $175

SUCKADELIC FRAMED SUPERVILLAIN GIRLS BOOTLEG 3 SET Opening bid: $175

See the items here:
http://suckadelic.com/2.0%20Images/Auction%20stuff.jpg

More Incredible savings and weirdness will also be in effect:

Sneak peek here:
http://suckadelic.com/2.0%20Images/MZ-Toys.jpg

Don't miss it. It shall rule!

TOY SUM
Saturday April 12, 2008
2-5 PM
Free
HSF Restaurant
46 Bowery Right below Canal

SUCKLORD

Simone Legno signing at NYCC

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:47:03 -0500

Hey all, we've got huge, exciting news - Simone Legno, the genius behind the tokidoki designs, is going to be signing at the MIMOBOT booth at New York Comic Con! In conjunction with the tokidoki for MIMOBOT release (remember folks, we're launching these at NYCC), Mr. Legno will be making a personal appearance, and any of you tokidoki fans lucky enough to get a sticket will have a chance to meet him and get a signature!

What's a sticket, you say? How do I get one? That's easy - a 'sticket' is a sticker ticket! We'll be giving out numbered stickers on Friday, April 18th, at the MIMOBOT booth. To get one, you have to sign up on the 'I Want To Meet Simone' sheet at our booth. The 'sticket', combined with your name on the list, will be your opportunity to meet the man everyone loves.

The signing will be Saturday, April 19th from 2-4 for everyone with a sticket!

Please note: we will not be able to handle a mob scene at the sticket signup. If it's too crazy and we can't determine the order people arrived in, we reserve the right to implement a sticket number lottery system in order to choose who gets a signature and when.

tokidoki for MIMOBOT - Official Giveaway Rules

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:47:33 -0500

Tokidoki for MIMOBOT is coming, and in celebration, we’re giving away special tokidoki prize packs to four lucky fashion victims! Enter by preordering one of the limited-edition tokidoki for MIMOBOT USB flash drives or by signing up for our newsletter! Starting each Tuesday between now and April 22nd, we’ll draw a winner from everyone who signed up the previous week, and that lucky person will receive a tokidoki bag, a 4GB tokidoki for MIMOBOT designer USB flash drive, and a one-off vinyl art toy hand-drawn by tokidoki creator Simone Legno himself! Don’t forget you’ve got four chances to win, so enter once a week, and good luck!

tokidoki for MIMOBOT Preorder Giveaway official rules:
1. You must preorder a tokidoki for MIMOBOT USB flash drive or sign up for the MIMOBOT newsletter to enter (no purchase necessary)
2. Weekly winners will be announced on 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 and 4/22
3. Only one entry per person per week is allowed
4. Each individual entry applies only to that week’s giveaway – to be eligible for the next, the entrant must sign up again during the applicable week
5. Entries received between 3/25 and 11:59pm 3/31 are eligible for the 4/1 drawing. Entries received between 4/1 and 11:59pm 4/7 are eligible for the 4/8 drawing. Entries received between 4/8 and 11:59pm 4/14 are eligible for the 4/15 drawing. Entries received between 4/15 and 11:59pm 4/21 are eligible for the 4/22 drawing.
6. Winners will be notified via email within 48 hours of the drawing
7. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash value
8. Approximate chance of winning is determined by number of entries
9. Enjoy!

Star Wars Insider's 100th Issue Sweepstakes

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:14:50 -0500

Star Wars Insider 100 Sweepstakes

50+ Prizes to be won - including a Luke and Leia mimobot!!

In honor of this momentous occasion- the 100th issue of Star Wars Insider- Titan Magazines invites you to enter a Star Wars sweepstakes of epic proportions. We have over 50 fabulous prizes up for grabs from some of the top names in the industry. For a full list of prizes, rules, and regulations, and to enter, simply log on to www.titanmagazines.com/Insider100