The Original TIKI Market Place "End of Summer Extravaganza" September 23, 2023

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:54 ]

Here is a sample of some of the Mugs that GECKO sent me from Hawaii for The International Tiki Market place at DTB sun March 4. More picture to follow.

The Ding Dong Devils will be bringing serigraphs of Derek Yaniger's art for our debut debut CD "Tassels, Mai Tais & Mischief" (as well as T-shirts, and the CD itself).

We recently found our that Derek himself has sold out of the Ding Dong Devils serigraphs, so thanks to our methods of "passive merchandising" (i.e. forgetting to bring them to gigs, or forgetting to mention that we have them for sale when we do remember to bring them) we're now the only source for these now rare serigraphs:

We're also going to have copies of the two Deke Dickerson-produced CDs from our pre-Ding Dong Devils band The Fleagles.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Caltiki

Lot's of wrapping and packing to do this week before I start my journey West on Friday!

I'll be debuting my new 2012 collection of hand carved tiki decor this Sunday at Don's, as well as some new carvings of my most popular pieces from the last 10 years.

Oceanic Art inspired by the Cook Islands, Marquesan Islands, Hawaiian Islands, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, and some Polynesian Pop inspired pieces.

I'll also have a brand new collection of hand carved tiki idols with me.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday at the International Tiki Marketplace!

Hello.....
I'm Kinny.

I'll have paintings and drawings and even some prints
for you to gawk at and possibly adopt
this Sunday at the International Tiki MarketPlace
on Sunday.....

stuff like this....

and this....

and this...

and this...

and this...

and this....

and this....

and this.....

NOW...if there's a painting you MUST HAVE-you MUST SEE
PM me and send a picture of it
and i will bring it

i am bringing a SMALL load this time
(compared to most events with 75-100 pieces)
so if there's something you MUST get a look at
holler and send me a pic
or you might not get to see it...

wander around the halls over here if you'd like to see more....
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19904&forum=18&start=2775&2789

See y'alls there!
:)

More pictures of the GECKO MUGS that will be for sale on Sundays, more pictures later.

Better picture of some of the Gecko Mugs for sunday.

WooHoo..Only 4 More days!!!

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:55 ]

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:56 ]

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:56 ]

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:57 ]

Are those framed old shirts scented or unscented?
:)

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:57 ]

excellent.

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:58 ]

Oh Yes, Shades of the Nooner!

Wow! LLT's got some pretty cool paintings! Love em!

Here are a few lamps I have made.





Electrical being finish tonight. I hope to have a few more made by Sunday.

Don't forget to bring lots of cash (Not a bad time to get that third Mortgage)
as many vendors can't take credit cards, See ya all Sunday!

Looking forward to Sunday, the last one was a blast!

Just a few of the goodies I'll offer up for sale...

Mini print of the Marketplace flyer.
We had some requests for this, doing some 8X10's.

Official Tiki Caliente 2 tiki mug.
Only a few left.

Tiki coaster set.

Monkey coaster set

"Atomic Rum" 3D Canvas print
Edition of 100

"A Mai-Tai for the Modern Cat"
Edition of only 25 prints.

"The One-Eyed Beast"
Original art

Plus lots more! I can take Vias/Mastercards and cash.

I'll be next to the guy with the bad haircut, Ken Ruzic.

See ya on Sunday!

The Art of Doug Horne
http://www.swampfirelounge.com/

[ Edited by: Swamp Fire 2012-03-02 09:05 ]

Racing a big snowstorm here this evening, and hoping I make my connection in Denver!
Snowfall rates here predicted at 1-2" per hour. 4 - 8". 45 mph winds.

But I'll be at Don's no matter what!
I've got three suitcases bursting at the seams with all kinds of goodies!

Hand carved tiki decor in the spirit of traditional works from Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and classic Polynesian Pop iconography.

See you on Sunday!!!

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 09:59 ]

Just banged out EIGHT more pieces for the show tomorrow!
Now i gotta start packin it up!
Go here to see just SOME of the CRAZY Stuff concocted for this Wondrous Event tomorrow!
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=35616&forum=21&start=last&285

Also wanted to show you that i'll be having a few folders of affordable drawings

"Maori"
ink,bleachpen and sharpie on Aquarelle watercolor paper

as well as the drawing studies for my paintings in the Contemporary Idol show currently at mModern

and for those finer art connoisseurs,there's some Hi-Brow artsy drawings TOO!

and i have the last remaining 12 of these prints
(only offered on StealthisArt.com for 24 hours..
i ordered 12 with my profits and there are only 21 of these in existence..
$50 and a drink gets you a signed 16x20 one and a $10 dollar discount!
"Moonlight and River"

as well as some "Under the Midnight Sun"prints

and these prints from the paintings on the ceiling at the Mermaid Lounge at Mojave Oasis!
"Land of the Mermaids (Angelfish)

"Land of the Mermaids (Seahorse)

I'll also be bringing many oddities and curiosities

"the Sunbringer"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood with a Bamboo Ben frame!

And an appearance by POR QUE PNG!
FRONT VIEW
acrylic,cel-vinyl,and paintpen on ceramic bisque Tijuana PiggyBank
(around 9" tall 14" long and 10" wide)

the PNG stands for "Papua New Guinea" describing the style that served as an inspiration....
the "Por Que" is a play on "Porky"

Porky Pig=Por Que PNG...
get it?
hmmm......

side view

butt

other side

top

bottom

Even some woodburning stuff!
WOWZ!
"the Cannibal's Burden"
wood-burn and cel-vinyl tinting on wood

"Six-Armed Cannibal"
wood-burn and tinting on wood

and some Classics!
for you Modernist fans.....
"Ocean Floor"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a Bamboo Ben frame thingy!

"the Mystery Bowl"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
21x26
with a simple and elegant Bamboo Ben frame

"Midnight Oasis"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with yet another PERFECT Bamboo Ben frame!

"the Pursuit"
acrylic and cel-vinyl on wood
with a Bamboo Ben frame thingy!

ET-CETERA ETCETERA!
Everything is Reasonably Priced!
So Jump on it!
I'll also have some t-shirts....white and XL only
limited quantity so act now! Don't Delay!

and FREE PUPPIES
(while supplies Last!)

See you THERE!

[ Edited by: little lost tiki 2012-03-03 12:31 ]

Don't forget to leave the "RugRatz" at Little Lost Tiki's
Tiki Playland & Daycare, Located in the trash can area behind Don's!

Edited for good taste....

[ Edited by: Chuck Tatum is Tiki 2012-03-04 07:23 ]

Behold the beautiful new blooms I have been toiling over all week. They will be available for sale tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

This event looks awesome! I want to go but managed to put my back out and can barely move :(

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 10:00 ]

Last event was very fun! Great turn out, Chris and Karen work very hard so we can all have a Great time. Thank You too Art for sharing Don's.

We have some old favorites hot!!! Out of the kiln,

Some Tiki Torch Mugs:

A couple of cool ashtrays:

Bone carved men's bracelets:

Womens hula girl and Ku ceramic bracelets and earings:

High fired ceramic and wood bead Ku, Warrior, and Tiki totem pendent necklaces - Only $10 bucks!

Come join the fun! Cheers! Gogo and Dani

Finally got everything priced and polished and boxed up
Puppies are fed
clothing is set out and awaiting
Hair is perfectly Horrible
got a monster energy Drink in the Fridge awaiting
and it is time for Bed!
Goodnight Ohana
See y'alls Tomorrow!
:)

New Go Tiki stuff!!! you guys rock....
Packing & pricing stuff, still away's to go...see ya all tomorrow!

Let the fun begin! Time to head over to the Hidden Village and High Chief's Room and start setting up for the vendors!!! Coffee and donuts anyone? It's gonna be a fun day!

Follow the sign:

http://www.DonTheBeachcomber.com

"Marriage, Mortgages and Mai-Tai's...Whatta life!"

[ Edited by: SoccerTiki 2012-03-04 06:33 ]

Glad it was moved to the High Chiefs/Hidden Village area this time. Much more room to move, eat, socialize and maneuver.

On 2012-03-04 06:55, Joe Banks wrote:

LMAO!!

I swear I need to get that phrase tattooed to me!

MAHALO! MAHALO! MAHALO!!! To ALL the vendors and attendees at today's event!!! I was told so many times that this was so much like the International Market Place and that everyone was so nice! There was a true feeling and spirit of OHANA and friendship that it was almost overwhelming!

Thank you to those that came from far-off places (Lake Tiki) and those that ventured from nearby islands (jungle Trader, Unga Bunga, Kathy, Eric Link, HipHipaHula, Cousin Dave, Ali-i, Poly Pop, John Coil, Joe Banks, and all the rest.)

Pictures will follow soon.....and so will the tales of a gathering of very tiki people!

Mark you calendar now for Sunday April 1st and be part of the new wave.

http://www.DonTheBeachcomber.com

"Marriage, Mortgages and Mai-Tai's...Whatta life!"

[ Edited by: SoccerTiki 2012-03-04 19:38 ]

Great time with the Ohana, I am completely Exhausted, Thanks to all the people
who came out and a great bunch of Venders & to Don's!!!

Thanks Chris & Art.

I LIKE IT !!!!!!!!

Whew was that fun! Don's felt packed (in a good way!) with tons of people, art, and fun. A great way to welcome in March, particularly because it doesn't feel like March at all. We went away with some new treasures, as expected, and saw a lot of friends. Mahalo to the artists, the vendors, the staff at Don's, and to everyone that put the event together. Also thanks to The Smokin' Menehunes for providing an outstanding soundtrack to the day...it felt like if we walked outside the door, a Hawaiian beach would be waiting for us.

On to the photos...

kevin

Thanks for the fine pictures heylownine, I don't think I have seen Lucas this happy in a while
he was playing the music he loves.

Great to see Ben, Doug, Kinny, BigToe,Tiki Al, Sven, Tony, All of the Ding Dong Devils
Go Tiki, HappyChi, Roger, Hotiki, Matt, Jason and everybody else in the same room, doing what they do.

Hope Maui Rose is enjoying her new Mug Shelves, Too.

Hope you all got some good deals
Keep it Tiki, ya all!

On 2012-03-05 06:05, Atomic Tiki Punk wrote:
Thanks for the fine pictures heylownine, I don't think I have seen Lucas this happy in a while
he was playing the music he loves.

true enough! I have loved hawaiian music since the early 80's, when I lived there. That love has never gone away! I just consider myself lucky to play it, and to play it at DONs! (which like the other poster said, makes me feel like there is a hawaiian beach right across the street!)

Fun day for sure! I had numerous Gin and Tonics (I Know, a tiki speciality!) and the food was great as usual!

Thank you Dons, thank you Art Syder, Thank you Soccer, thank you vendors, and thank you friends!

[ Edited by: lucas vigor 2012-03-05 07:56 ]

On 2012-03-05 07:24, lucas vigor wrote:

...true enough! I have loved hawaiian music since the early 80's, when I lived there. That love has never gone away! I just consider myself lucky to play it, and to play it at DONs! (which like the other poster said, makes me feel like there is a hawaiian beach right across the street!)

Fun day for sure! I had numerous Gin and Tonics (I Know, a tiki speciality!) and the food was great as usual!

Thank you Don's, thank you Art Snyder, Thank you Soccer, thank you vendors, and thank you friends!

And THANK YOU to The Smokin' Menehunes!!!! Bong, Mick and Pat, you guys are great!!! You really set the mood and tone for our event! I can't tell you how many people came up to me and said the music was perfect!!! And putting you guys in front of the waterfall in the Hidden Village was like putting icing on the cake! (A perfect match!)

What a great event: To see the two back rooms used and filled to capacity was wonderful! Great authentic Tiki environs, amazing Tiki art and wares, good friends, yummy food and drinks, wonderful music...what more can one ask for!

I was thrilled to sell my ole 60s Tiki longboard to Art for decorating Don's:

(My Rav pretending to be a "Woody" in front of Don's)

But even as a vendor, one has to watch out to not leave the money one made at the other tables! :)
I can never resist the vintage look of Lake Surfer's carvings:

...and so I walked away with this cool rope-framed Kon-Tiki mask:

..and also inexplicably fell in love with Tiki Al's resin cast of this Coco Joe's classic :D :

Thank You SoccerTiki and Art for putting on another great Tiki Marketplace!

P.S.: Please do yourself a favor and go back to the previous page to view heylownine's most EXCELLENT eye candy images of all the folks and fun at this event!

[ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2012-03-05 09:41 ]

On 2012-03-05 08:32, SoccerTiki wrote:

On 2012-03-05 07:24, lucas vigor wrote:

...true enough! I have loved hawaiian music since the early 80's, when I lived there. That love has never gone away! I just consider myself lucky to play it, and to play it at DONs! (which like the other poster said, makes me feel like there is a hawaiian beach right across the street!)

Fun day for sure! I had numerous Gin and Tonics (I Know, a tiki speciality!) and the food was great as usual!

Thank you Don's, thank you Art Snyder, Thank you Soccer, thank you vendors, and thank you friends!

And THANK YOU to The Smokin' Menehunes!!!! Bong, Mick and Pat, you guys are great!!! You really set the mood and tone for our event! I can't tell you how many people came up to me and said the music was perfect!!! And putting you guys in front of the waterfall in the Hidden Village was like putting icing on the cake! (A perfect match!)

You are VERY welcome Chris! Thank you so much for having us!

And Sven, that picture of you leaning against the bar has just got to be on the backflap of your next book!

My bf Donny and I had a great time while we could... as some of you know, he had an allergic reaction and we had to leave for about an hour.... but we managed to return and snag a few great items before the event was over. Cant wait to see and buy more at the upcoming tiki events! Great job to all that were involved.

Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build Tiki Rooms for you! Just ask around :wink:
https://www.facebook.com/bamboo.ben

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2016-03-25 10:01 ]

This event looks amazing! Clearly, the next one is not to be missed!

On 2012-03-05 14:35, SoCalTikiGal wrote:
This event looks amazing! Clearly, the next one is not to be missed!

Agreed, I am sorry I missed this! I will make the next one for sure!