This is such a lovely store. If you love collectible figures this is the place for you. The place is very small so only 8 people are allowed at a time. The wait is not long so be patient. You can buy anything from a Monchhichi keychain, to socks, to art prints, shirts etc. I wish I had more money to spend there. read more

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My husband and I came here today and we loved the unique artwork inside. Some really cool Godzilla sculptures, along with art prints and wooden sculptures of all types of creatures. A really fun place. Some prints are around $25 while one Godzilla statue was around $1,000, so something for everyone. We parked at metered street parking about 2 blocks away. read more

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This tiny shop filled with art from floor to ceiling is also a gift shop for those who want to support local/indie artists. There seems to be a new exhibit every 2 weeks with a proper reception. All 3 walls is the exhibit and they do require a mask upon entering. I love this spot and they place a printout on the benches where the art hangs with prices. Oh and did I forget to mention that the art here is quite amazing and tasteful. Come here and support a local business that lifts up local and independent artists of various mediums. read more

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Giant Robot is always a great time to stop by whenever I am in the area. I am apart of their email list and get notifications when they do events. I love the fact that they do events and already follow a lot of the artists they showcase. Everyone who works here is also super sweet and are able to answer most if not all of my questions. I always enjoy coming back here and seeing what new pieces they have up! Another thing I really enjoy is the fact that they try and sell really unique and interesting things. You will find shirts, totes and art books, but you have the options for throw blankets and tiles. You can really tell that they try and keep their store interesting and I appreciate it! If you have the chance, make the trip! read more

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Giant Robot 2 is a first rate art gallery selling original anime style works. I always make a point of checking out their latest exhibits. Fresher and more original than anything you'd find at Bergamont Art center for a fraction of the price. read more

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The art gallery is located in the center of Sawtelle area, and it usually closes early and opens for special exhibits. They have a lot interesting glass artistic works and few paintings as well. read more

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Bruh f this place. Waste my time. I drove here from OC to see this place and got here by 11:50am. The sign on the door says they don't open until they finish live streaming. I waited until 1215pm and decided to leave cause who knows when they will finish live streaming. Waste my time, gas, energy. fck this place. read more

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Came here for an art show opening and it was great. They had food! They also have comedy night here. Not sure if I will ever check it out as the place is sooo small, I don't understand where people will sit. A lot of cute things for sale and in the heart of Little Osaka so tons of good food and Marshalls and Michaels is nearby, plus Starbucks. read more

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I always have to stop at giant robot whenever I'm in the area. I was just happy they were open ! I mean kind of open. They had a canopy tent with three tables outside couple shirts pins weird and random stuff . That's like their thing. Still one of my most favorite stores can't wait till I can go back inside. Another place with one of a kind items .You can go on their website and pick things up if you're local but you can't go in the store . read more

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This is a block down from Giant Robot and is more of their ART GALLERY which has some retail sales of prints, books and other merchandise. I like GR1 up the street more for shopping, but this is a great compliment in GR2 is a nice place to look at things almost like an art gallery or museum with many special events. If you go to GR1 you have to come here to GR2 and vice versa! read more

Giant Robot 2 - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Following closely to gallery Nucleus in Alhambra is another great gallery: Giant Robot. Note: This gallery does not feature a giant robot. The people here are very personable and are always ready to answer any questions you have! They often have a great line up in their small space, and I'm finally happy I got the opportunity to go to the Katsuya Terada's show 'GIRLS' before they closed! He apparently does shows with them every year, and had signed and sketched in copies of his book availible in the store (which I had to get)! The space is quite small but humble and it with all the local and independent artist wares and prints for sale, there's a special charm to this place. They have a pretty good selection of books, and some neat prints! Street parking is available as well as a parking structure a few blocks from there. There is plenty to do on Sawtelle, as it has a line of of Japanese eateries, clothes stores, and little shops along its streets! It's almost like little tokyo but 'little-er'! Similar to little tokyo in LA this place has a Daiso, Curry House, rotating sushi bar and a Japanese market. There's various Japanese restaurants and a honeyme! There are also interesting looking clothes stores and modern gift shops like Black Market to wander in and explore. There's alot of this small place has to offer, so stop by and hang out for the day! Make sure to make Giant Robot gallery a stop! read more

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Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun little shop with all the unique collectibles, toys, books, did I say all the fun stuff? lol If you like art, this is a great place for the different kinds of gadget. It's one of those Japanese gift shops but with a kick! read more

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It is a beautiful show!! The art is amazing and the artist is very approachable and nice! read more

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I love being surprised here! Stopped by the other day after lunch and saw some really cool stuff by the artist Theo Ellsworth. Stop by anytime and support a local business that does more than pedal good books and art, this place can be downright inspiring! See ya there! read more

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4/5 stars for location. GR2 is cool little gallery located in an exceptional neighborhood, surrounded by Japanese and Mexican restaurants with plenty of sidewalk parking. Show runs: Manga Girls Dec 17th, 2016 - Jan 11th, 2017 About: I came to see my friend Katsuya Terada solo exhibition Manga girls which was amazing. He's best known as a character-designer for the animated film Blood: The Last Vampire. He has also done work related to American comics, such as Iron Man and Hellboy (one of his illustrations was used for an official statuette of Hell boy). He also made additional contributions to early issues of Nintendo Power, including a special edition Strategy Guide for Dragon Warrior and artwork for The Legend of Zelda. In Japan, he has done the promotional illustrations for Detective Saburo Jinguji mystery-adventure video game series. He was in charge of the book cover and illustrations for the Kimaira series written by Baku Yumemakura, and was in charge of cover design and illustrations for Garouden, Shin Majugari, and Yamigarishi as well. ART SHOW: Katsuya displayed his ink & pen drawings that featured his famous manga style. Also a couple of his vinyl toys that were pretty cool. His work is priced at $300 on up and featured on canvas, paper, and vinyl. The food offered by the artist was free an a smorgasbord of sushi, cookies, waters, and sodas which was impressive. I thought about making a plate and just having dinner here ha ha! A great show by an incredible artist an I highly recommend it! Gallery: Is small an intimate and they sell art trinkets with their logo on it. T-shirts, stickers, and art books. The Giant robot store is right across the street which sells toy collectibles. Parking: You can park in the surrounding neighborhood for free or the paid meters. Also just around the corner for $5 you can also park. Food: Plenty of restaurants to choose from that are all in walking distance, like Japanese sushi, ramen, and tufu houses. There's also a taco restaurants check them out on Yelp. read more

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GIANT ROBOT TRANSFORM!!! Giant Robot 2 shows and sells inspiring art that moves the mind and soul. While the name Giant Robot may trigger ideas of something mechanical in nature... The art pieces here come from honest hearts and places of human beauty. To me, the idea of a "Giant Robot" represents a concept of super natural wonder and excitement from a child. I believe that this notion is reflected in the items for sale in this store. The right kind of art can carry a lot of good that goes beyond monetary value. Certain images can take you back to a time of happiness, maybe it reflects hope for the future, or maybe it just looks dam good in your living room. You will not find highly commercialized or generic items from big corporate America here. Most of the items are one of a kind from very talented artists. Paintings, books, pins, trinkets, posters, prints, ceramics... I think it is safe to say Marie Kondo would not throw out any of these items since they all spark joy. The products are all very tasteful. It taste so good that friends or dates who see it may drop panties because they knew the artist from instagram... who knows. Perhaps that's why they sell out pretty quickly. The idea of art and commerce always is an interesting subject. Who gives it value? Is it worth the cost? Can I afford it? To all these questions I say 'Yes' "Yes!" to Giant Robot!!! read more

Giant Robot 2 - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's pleasant when reality meets up with expectations!. After following GR2 for the longest time on IG, it was great to see all the artwork IRL for the Rakugaki exhibition. Took my elementary school buddy and brilliant host to check it out and pleased she enjoyed it. Spent ages browsing and we were gutted when the Audrey Kawasaki prints we wanted were not available!. Being late to the party, it was sold. Heartbreak. Loved the Brian Luong work as well. Instead, scored the Kid Koala CD (which I can't find in Oz) and reminisced with my mate about the days of Kid Koala and Bullfrog in Canada..which is nearly more than 20 years now. A warm and intimate space and great to ease in newbies to art. read more

GR2 is basically an art gallery/bookstore with books about urban art (e.g., graffiti artists) and Japanese culture. They also sell stickers, pencil cases, mugs, pins, and jewelry. It's more grown up than GR1 (which is basically a toy store) but still whimsical and fun. They have art shows there from time to time. I was excited to find a Tofu Oyako vending machine on the premises...but it wasn't working. It doesn't give out Tofu Oyako prizes either. They didn't have TO merchandise for sale (sad). read more

Giant Robot 2 - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're looking to get some culture on the cheap and on the quick, head over to Giant Robot 2 in Little Osaka. It's across the street from the iconic gift shop Giant Robot, and it has a similar aesthetic--cutting edge, eerie, kawaii, you get the gist--translated into a small art gallery, curated by L.A.'s own Eric Nakamura. I actually went for a reading in August, which featured my friends Ed Lin, Nicky Sa-eun Schildkraut, and Traci Akemi Kato-Kiriyama. The gallery was converted into a show space, and the house was full. All three readers were great, and the event made for a pleasant evening. I like that Giant Robot supports Asian-American artists. It's a bit of a community hub in that way. The reading took place during an exhibit of miniature figures by Yukinori Dehara, and I had fun inspecting these tiny vinyl characters lining the walls. The whole space was decorated to give background on Dehara in a visually interesting way, including a painted biography that depicted life events, including sexual ones, with charming cartoon illustrations. Giant Robot 2 also sells gift items in the same vein as Giant Robot. I bought a zine by my friend Yumi Sakugawa ("Never Forgets"--so good), and Eric was the one manning the cashier. He was really nice, and it turned out he was hosting this reading on his birthday. At some we sang to him, and it all felt pretty cozy. In any case, I'll probably stop by Giant Robot 2 to see what's up in the gallery whenever I'm on Sawtelle. It's a unique spot, and I'll always be curious when I pass by. read more

Great place and great Monthly shows. Best thing about the shows is the free sushi! If you are ever in Sawtelle you have to check out the monthly shows. Go to the Japanese market down the street and sneak in a beer. Put it in a brown bag and tell them it's apple juice. I got some cool post it at the post t show! read more

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A small hole in the wall gallery worth checking out. The front entrance is rather unassuming but inside is a neat little gallery featured along the walls. I found a wide variety of pins (so many choices...) that make for great gifts at a reasonable price. They also featured some other artist's prints where I purchased a Crayon Monsters print for $20. Definitely stop by to check it out! read more

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Came here for the recent Post-It Art show. Amazing. I've never seen so many post-its in an art gallery before. Each post its have their own unique drawing and design on them by different local artists and some famous ones such as Gary Baseman. Super neat! Can also check their website to see events that are host there. On the busy streets of Sawtelle, totally can't miss this spot. I had a lot of fun at the Post It show and hopefully I will be able to go to one again next year! read more

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So impressed with GR2! It's not just any ol' artsy store that supports asian american artists. It is a respectable gallery that also sells nic nacs that the artists they've showcased in the past and present have designed. Bookmark them to catch their monthly displays and special release parties with the well-known artists themselves. Eric, the owner, is super down to earth. And the rest of the staff are super knowledgeable and passionate. Eric is well-connected and is committed to celebrating all types of artists! Parking is metered until 8pm for the most part. It gets super crowded in the evenings and weekends because it's right in the middle of "Little Osaka". But, it's all totally worth it so check them out! Just plan accordingly! read more

It's not just a retail space; it's also a mighty fine gallery that hosts awesome art shows on a monthly basis. What can you say about a shop that feels like a second home? 5 stars for Eric, Martin, Michelle, and the GR crew. read more

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Great little spot that acts as an Art Gallery/gift shop. Service: The people here are really nice people. They make it fun and pleasant to visit Shop: pretty small spot but lots of cool gifts like shirts, books, and toys. there are also great art show here so you will see difference pieces up on the walls every month Parking: like all parking in the area, it can be a nightmare. there is metered parking on sawtelle but that is only for 1 or 2 hours. if you are in a rush you can park in the lot where the restaurants are and just pay the parking guys there. if you have time, another option is parking on one of the streets parallel to sawtelle. at times, it's not too bad finding a spot on one of those streets. read more

Located across the street from the Giant Robot store, this is their art gallery and print shop. I came here because my friend's art piece was included in their ILL SQUAD exhibit. This was curated by Andrew Hem and was on display from May 16 through June 3 of last year. The gallery is really small so it felt quite packed, and since my friends and I went on opening night there was a ton of food available. Usually gallery openings have some appetizers and that is it, but here they had an entire table full of food for everyone to partake in. Very nice! The artwork on display was really cool to look at and the artists that Andrew Hem included are clearly very talented. My only complaint about this gallery is that the pieces did not have labels next to them to tell you their name, artist, etc. Instead there was a number next to each piece, and then you had to go find the paper at the beginning of the gallery that listed the artists, the piece name, and the price. I found that to be quite annoying. I understand that it is less expensive to do it this way, but seeing as the gallery takes a large chunk of the selling price, I would think they could afford to print up labels for each piece. I never knew about this gallery before this exhibit and will definitely be back to check it out the next time I am in the area. 3.5 stars rounded down to 3. read more

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They have the coolest art shows & unique gifts. Prices are pretty reasonable too!

Great place to find great one of a kind illustrated artwork and prints. They also have lots of cool t-shirts and art books. Original work ranges from $25 - $600. I subscribe to their website so I get the e-mails announcing their latest exhibits. They have prints from a few of my favorite artists APAK, uglydolls illustrator, souther salazar, susie gharemani(sp?), and kozydan. Prints range from $20 - $150. They have a cool tofu slot machine that you can play with for free. Yeah! read more

Cool gallery & featured books. There's also Giant Robot which is down a few stores and across the street from GR 2. Really cool vinyls and tshirts. Definitely a cool little place to check out. read more

Rude. I walked into this gallery again for the first time a few days ago after not having been there in a long time. I have been a patron of the area and the shops in the area for 21 years or better. Giant Robot and GR2 have been constants in my life. There were only 2 people in the store and those 2 people were speaking to the gallerist. One of them, who was built like a bear, almost bumped into me because he wasn't paying attention to his surroundings. That would've been catastrophic had it happened. What I dislike is the lack of acknowledgement from the gallerist. If I want to "window shop," I will stay home. I always patronize GR and GR2 when I am in the area and still have years old purchases to prove it. I saw some Takashi Murakami items I would love to own, to add to some other Murakami items I bought from GR2. I refrained from buying anything because the gallerist was so busy entertaining his visitors to acknowledge me and my guest, who would not be at GR2 if not for me. I collect skateboard decks (which they sell), Murakami items (which they sell), coffee table books (which they sell), etc. I am unsure as to why we weren't worthy of an acknowledgment upon entering the store, but there was no excuse for the gallerist's rudeness. I used to LOVE visiting GR2. Good luck getting me to set foot back in GR2 again. After that experience, we bypassed GR, too (no typo). Note to GR2, get some better inventory and some manners. read more

Great spot! Came here for the grand opening and nothing but good vibes. Come for the art, the originality, and the creative vision of artist Jacky Ke Jiang. Nothing but friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere to keep your artistic side cozy and warm. Enjoy! read more

Giant Robot has had its finger on pop culture for 20 years and followed the trajectory of many nascent movements/personalities/bands. First a zine, then a magazine, and then they added the store, then another, etc and a restaurant. GR2 is all about art: prints, books and paintings. Most of the toys are in the store down the street. An epic moment for me, nerd woman who loves anything GR. I was shopping the latest batch of prints on exhibit at GR2....and Eric Nakamura, founder of GR, was working the counter & playing Cocteau Twins. Apparently he noticed I was singing: "Excuse me, are you singing along?" *gulp* Eric Nakamura. A Cocteau Twins fan? Yes, a HUGE fan. *sigh* We talked about 4AD bands while he rolled up the prints and book I chose. I was in Heaven. Top that, nerd! Post Script: per inquiries- the song was probably "Know Yourself at Every Age" and definitely from 4 Calendar Cafe. To discuss the best CT album, please contact me...happy to to discuss that!! read more

Fun fun fun place on Sawtelle Blvd. I was strolling along Sawtelle Blvd and saw this store. They sell books, flashlights, keychains, pencils, note pads and other cute stuffs. There was also a Japanese slot machine so I was playing with that for a while. No, I didn't win anything; it was just a fun anime slot machine with loud sound. They also sell t shirts and comic books. read more

Tons of irrelevance going on in here, I personally think the name Giant Robot 2 is a bit misleading coz I was hoping they'd have a massive collection of toys here instead of the cluster-f of nonsense and only having a handful of KidRobot things (not including clothes). I saw more Tokidoki than anything. A lot of bags and clothes from that brand and some from local artists, and a few you could spot at the surrounding stores. They did have some quirky eye-catching items like the soldier candle holder, wooden stapler, hand-shaped necklace holder, art books, posters, 20 page flip books, magazines, etc. Shirts are a little better here, but I was super disappointed overall. Boo :( read more

Why yes, you are hipper than me. No need to look up from the register/computer where you are furiously emailing your friends on yahoo. Busted! Seriously, everyone knows that gmail is what the cool kids use. Or hushmail, if you are really into anonymity, even cooler. Anyway, you are probably writing something about your inane dress, which you surely would refer to as a 'tattered frock.' And I would cringe. But whatever, my friend needed to buy a gift for her lover, and a shirt from GR2 seemed most appropriate. The t-shirts hovered in the $20-30 range, and not all were as unique as you might wish they were. But a t-shirt was found (a real rabbit eating a velveteen rabbit, hoooray!) and I picked myself up a Nikki McClure poster for $7! So, we spent an eternity looking at every possible t-shirt, of which there were many. I would have bought one for my own fella, except that he won't wear t-shirts that have ANY words or pictures on them. Everything's very "album-cover" and does scream "if we were really cool we'd be making fun of this" but I bought my twee-as-can-be poster with enthusiasm and minimal cynicism. read more

in contrast to the Giant Robot Store down the street. Giant Robot 2 is actually more of an art gallery than a store. Everything is for sale and there is a handy little pamphlet that will guide you to what the prices are and if the pieces are sold. The people here are really nice and can tell you a little bit about the artists that have their art on display. My friends and I wondered here after an afternoon meal and walked into their 'Year of the Snake' exhibit. There were all different kinds of snake art present on the walls. Many of them have been sold (marked by a little red dot). It was nice to see. They also have a vast collection of prints that they sell here. They binders full of options. One of the coolest set of prints were ones of bunnies hidden in Japanese landscapes. Those were very cool and I would have bought them on the spot if I had anywhere to place them in my abode. I'd definitely would like to come back and check out more exhibits. read more

Compared with cozy, little Giant Robot across the street, GR2 is minimalistic and trendy, displaying tiny art pieces along the left, white wall with an island of graphic T-shirts, books, and other items in the center. GR2 is primarily a gallery, but the things they sell leap from the pages of Giant Robot magazine -- be it tokidoki merch or the occasional odd little trinkets that make it onto the reviews pages. As others have mentioned, prices are high and service is slightly below average, but what are you gonna do? Play with the Japanese gaming machine in the corner, that's what. read more

I stumbled upon this spot walking back towards my car after having lunch. I had a few minutes to kill and decided to walk in. It's a neat store/gallery. Right now they have post it art done by multiple artists covering their walls that can be purchased at something around $20 I can't recall the exact amount off the top of my head. If you have time, I'd recommend giving yourself a chance to explore, you might find something to keep forever :) read more

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This gallery is amazing. You can find art prints and original pieces from top up and coming artists, painters, and even sculptors at incredibly low prices. Plus, by shopping here, you're supporting emerging artists. Why shop at IKEA or Target for bland stuff to hang on your walls when you can buy prints here? (Seriously, you can get amazing prints for under $50.) While I'd never buy art as an investment, you're buying from top up and coming artists in Los Angeles--some of the pieces that sell here will be very valuable one day. And the exhibits are always changing, so I make it a point to stop in whenever I'm in the area. read more

Came here for the Post It Note event a few months back and I was genuinely surprised by how many people were here for the event. It was a Saturday night around 9pm and the line was out the door for this event that basically has famous and non-famous local artists selling and showing off their graphic talent on post-it notes plastered on the walls of the entire store. The store is located in a store front right across the street from :Lemonade (which made the temptation only harder when I was standing in the long winding line waiting to get into the event to not go across the street to grab something). As we got to the front, I noticed that the layout of the place is basically a rectangular shape with a small counter in the front right hand side when you enter with a security guard in the front to control the crowd. The post-in notes were all pasted onto the wall and basically is people entering walk from left to right, wall to wall to admire the pieces and if you like them to buy them ($10), you can take them off and pay up front. There were MANY pieces already gone and apparently those that frequent the events long enough will start to recognize the signature drawings and markings of the more famous artists to buy their pieces for a discounted price. Additionally, there are other items on sale in the middle of the store which contains more of their normal other items that they sell in the store on a normal basis. Overall, the entire event took a little over an hour to walk through and we saw many talented and created pieces in there, some with humor and some with some satirical content. A nice way to spend a Saturday night after dinner. read more