Los Angeles based, Korean-American artist, David Choe, aka painter, troublemaker, illustrator, muralist, traveler, performer and host of the DVDASA show, releases his well recognized Munko whale as a plush toy this week.

The Munko whale first appeared in the Los Angeles graffiti scene as a David Choe signature, randomly popping up on pavements, concrete walls, over passes and freeways with quotes and food for thought.

David Choe’s Munkos have evolved and taken on many personas over the years, ranging from skinny long legs, lady friends, polkadotted variations and on and on:

 

Upper Playground, in association with Good Smile Company is happy to produce and release The MUNKO PLUSH TOY for all Choe fans. Click on the photo below and pick up a Munko before they are sold out!

Upper Playground favorite Jeremy Fish releases his Earthquake Hoodie this week with his signature style and storytelling capacity. Jeremy Fish explains the inspiration behind this art like this:

“According to the California natives, the reason we have earthquakes is because the land is built on the backs of giant turtles. Earthquakes happen when the turtles argue, and their shells grind on each other. Turtle tectonics!” -JF

Classic Fit, 10oz 80/20 Cotton/ Poly Blend Hoodie. Available now in stores and online at www.upperplayground.com

 

Today and all day Sunday  WWW.UPPERPLAYGROUND.COM goes on sale— 50% off for 48 hours. It’s our 15 year anniversary, and we’re giving back to the fans for all the support since 1999. Use sale code UP15YEARS at checkout!

The all new Borland Tool Bag in Camo and Tan available in store and online at www.upperplayground.com

Heavyweight Cotton Canvas , 2 Outside Snap Pockets , 8 Inside Tool Organizer Pockets , 11″ x 7″ x 6″

 

Austrian artist and famed muralist Nychos made his mark in San Francisco last year with his giant tiger mural on Geary. And to commemorate this mural, Upper Playground and Nychos is pleased to release a new design inspired by the original mural titled ” Eye of the Tiger “: