Soho KL whereabout

If you know how to get to Plaza Mont Kiara, drive in further for anther 5 minutes and you'll see Soho KL.

But if this is your first time going to Soho KL, this map will definitely save your day. Been there, don't that. So, please print this out and refer to it while you're driving or show it to the taxi driver.

See y'all this weekend!

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aki @ Joujou + Shugi

*The map is courtesy of Dubrovnik Restaurant @ Soho KL

A toys flea market in KL

Our team at Joujou + Shugi hadn't been having good night sleeps especially when our inaugural event is about to happen this coming weekend. Just recently, we received pleasant replies from toy shops such as XL-Shop, Dreamz Toy and E-Toyz as well as BrickGamers. I have previously written emails to practically all the toy shops I can manage to get hold of and told them about my little idea of running a toys market in the big city of Kuala Lumpur. It is indeed challenging (challenging, because there's nothing like a seriously toys + collectibles market around for serious collectors and we gotta start from scratch). XL-Shop, Dreamz Toy, E-Toyz and BrickGamers are few of the people who responded to our proposal. We will probably have something exciting lining up for toy collectors next year.

And hey, Brickgamers has written about us in their blog: http://brickgamers.blogspot.com/2008/11/toys-flea-market.html
BrickGamers was featured in GameAxis Unwired in 2006 and gradually became popularly known as the LEGO community. Today they continue the success online with a forum, a blog and original series of LEGO comics.



We thank BrickGamers for the event coverage and like BrickGamers, we too are not sure whether they'd be people selling LEGO at ARTrage Lab Soho KL on 29 + 30 Nov 08. With this toys market being a monthly event, it might turn into a popular spot in the Klang Valley to both buy and sell not just LEGO but other kinds of toys too!

Make a date with us!

ARTrage Lab @ Soho KL
2 Jalan Solaris, Mont Kiara, 50480 KL.
29 & 30 November 2008
2:00pm - 9:00pm
(Location map here: http://www.sohokl.com/images/map.htm)

Keep coming back for more updates.

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avi @ Joujou + Shugi

Venetian Princess

I was on youtube.com trying my luck and found this...enjoy!

Joujou + Shugi with D.U.R.A @ ARTrage Lab

Looks like there's a new girl in town...Meet D.U.R.A.

Duraton, or fondly known as D.U.R.A., plays stylist and fashion coreographer to her new found interest - the exttremely cute "Fashion-na-Animal Kingdom" paper dolls made from cardboards. Melts any environmentalist or vintage collector's heart!

J+S: How did you get into paper doll making?
D.U.R.A: It was when I started my ‘La mode des filles de la forêt’ illustration work. When I joined Pipit Love Postcard event, I started making the mini version of the Animal Kingdom. From there, I made a few attempts of doodles and sketches and started dressing them up. I always ask myself "What's next?" and "What if?" so I thought why not make them into paper dolls. I tried to find the most convenient way of making them, and that is, cardboard. However, I had them illustrated on papers as well.

J+S: What's special about the fashion-na-animal collection?

D.U.R.A:Owh, definitely all the designers’ fashion collection that they are wearing. It's like an everyday fashion show in The Fashion Forest; imagining each one of them strutting down the streets in designer's label.

J+S: Do you collect toys yourself?

D.U.R.A: Unfortunately, no. When I was small I just had 2 dolls to play and when I grew up I never keep teddies or dolls with me. But I adore Barbie collections :)

J+S: Who is your favourite superhero?

D.U.R.A: Superman, of course. Despite his hideous costume. hehehe...

J+S: What will you be selling at Joujou + Shugi Toys & Collectibles Market, Soho KL?

D.U.R.A: My fashion-na-nimal paper dolls inspired from the 2008 and 2009 fashion collection by famous designers.

The "Fashion-na-Animal Kingdom" papers dolls are up for sale in ARTrage Lab @ Soho KL Grand Launch on the 29th & 30th November 2008. Don't they look cute for Christmas?

D.U.R.A. Fashion alert!!!
Buy i.itch.illustrations artwork online: http://www.redbubble.com/people/dura
View i.itch.illustrations portfolio: http://www.behance.net/iitchillustrations
More work updates on: http://metissagecouture.blogspot.com

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avi @ joujou + shugi

I want! I want!

"I need more cash."

"No space for display."

"I've the same collection."

"Bored of them."

"Moving out. Some stuff must go too."

Whatever your reason(s) for trading your once-my-precious-now-not-anymore toy collections, you now have a physical place to put them up for sale.

Joujou + Shugi Toys & Collectibles Market is open once a month during the weekend, and at different places each month. This time around, we will be at the North Atrium & South Atrium of Soho KL, Mont Kiara for the Soho KL Grand Launch. Expect a big crowd!

How to get there:

Apparently, when I rang Soho KL for the direction to the place, I was told that public transportation is not yet readily accessible around this newly-developed posh area. But, you may consider taking a cab from the Asia Jaya/Bangsar PUTRA LRT Station. Taxi fare ranges between RM20 and RM30. Ideally, the best way to travel is by car.

Hopefully, I am able to see you there!

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avi @ joujou + Shugi

Calling for Participation: ARTrage Lab @ Soho KL

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Fee: RM100 for the weekend
(Tables and chairs provided)
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[1] Join as Toy Trader
Reach out to toy collectors and new customers. Joining in this toys and craft market is especially helpful for those looking for a flexible and affordable space to expand their existing toys/craft business.

[2] Craft makers are welcome too!
If you make paper dolls, clay items, plush toys, origami, cards or other kinds of craft, you can promote them at Joujou + Shugi Toys & Collectibles Market. Let us know what you can do best and we may as well offer a spot for you.

For the Participation Guidelines, pls email: joujouandshugi@gmail.com

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aki @ Joujou + Shugi

Collector’s Items
Blythe
Designer vinyl toys
Transformers
Mario Bros
The Simpsons
Keroro
Devil Robot
Star Wars
Qoo drink cans
Coca-Cola vintage bottles
Action figures
Barbie Dolls
TriAngels
Gloomy Bear
Astro Boy
Minnie & Mickey
Plushies
2nd-hand or AS GOOD AS NEW.....



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aki @ Joujou + Shugi

SPACE FOR RENT

Toy Traders…

Join us at our 1st installment! We will be at ARTrage Lab @ SOHO KL, during the weekend for a blast with Bijou Bazaar!

The inaugural Joujou + Shugi Toys & Collectibles Market will see a fusion of pop culture in the region. It will feature a mix of everything toy-related such as general toys, designer vinyl toys, local toys, plushies and craft.

We’re targeting 30 exhibitors!

Save the Dates: 29th & 30th November 2008 (Saturday – Sunday)

The Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

The Place: Soho KL, 2 Jalan Solaris, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

How to get there? --->

Click on the link for bigger view of the map: http://www.sohokl.com/images/map.htm

Joujou + Shugi is the leading market in toys & collectibles in Malaysia which lets you sell the new, latest, second-hand as well as vintage collectibles (think Tin Toy, Astro Boy, Star Wars, and, oh – the musical ballerina box your mom used to have as a young teenage girl back then). If you’re lucky enough, you might even meet likeminded people who share the same common interest as you, and would want to pay for your precious toys.

Craft Traders are welcome, too! People are always looking for something new to learn. So, go ahead and express your skills in quilt making, book scraping, paper folding, clay sculpting…the list is endless.

Fees for Booth space is only RM100 for two days (RM50 per day).

Do drop us an email (joujouandshugi@gmail.com) and we will send you the Participation Form and Guidelines. Write away!



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avi @ Joujou + Shugi