Munkyking.com Conducts Art shows and sells various designer toys
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Munky King
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Trickster...Warrior...Revolutionary. Sick of living under the yoke of the Jade Emperor, 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.
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 "Urban Vinyl Toys" are part of a growing international phenomenon. Originating from Hong Kong, this underground movement now claims designers from around the world. In an age where mega-conglomerates churn out mass-produced disposable hunks of cheap plastic, these limited production-run collectibles are revolutionizing the way people think about toys.
MUNKY KING is the brainchild of Patrick and Chanda Lam who opened this retail store and gallery in November 2003 for people to come and truly appreciate these works of art. Display cases in the shape of towering temple guards hold rare rotocast vinyl collectibles and 12" action figures. Everything from Kubricks and mini-figures to designer plush and original art adorn the main temple chamber. Nestled amongst the art galleries, bars, and cafes of Chinatown, Munky King is part of the renaissance sweeping the area. The first store in SoCal devoted solely to urban vinyl, Los Angeles Times hails Munky King for "launching a more contemporary revolution against conformity - this one aimed at the fiefdoms of mainstream art and mass-produced toys."
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