Kidrobot, the world's premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys and apparel, joins forces with designer TARINA TARANTINO, to create a new line of jewelry and accessories. The first collection is a sparkling and colorful array of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms, wallet chains and rings all designed in Kidrobot's and TARINA TARANTINO's distinct style.

Each collaborative piece features one or more of Kidrobot's iconic characters, MUNNY, Dunny and Kidrobot, and is punctuated by a rich selection of brilliant Swarovski crystals, vivid lucite beads, pearls, cast metal pendants and silk ribbons hand-picked by TARINA TARANTINO. Highlights include pink, blue and white multi-strand, pearl and crystal necklaces with 4-inch MUNNY charms and beaded bracelets with vintage-style, cast metal pieces.

The KIDROBOT by TARINA TARANTINO collection is the epitome of playful and fun fashion, a way to have your toys and wear them too!

Kidrobot President Paul Budnitz says, "Tarina's jewelry rules. She's a great artist, and her unique style -- bright, vivid, glittering colors and fun designs -- match Kidrobot exactly. I am very, very grateful to get to work with Tarina and to make such wonderful things together!"

"I love the Kidrobot urban vinyl toy culture, Paul has created a world that reminds us all that just because you grow up doesn't mean you have to give up your toys!" said Tarina Tarantino.

The collection debuts July 30th, 2008 at all 4 Kidrobot stores, online at kidrobot.com and at TARINA TARANTINO locations and select retailers worldwide. Prices vary between $65 and $975.

About TARINA TARANTINO: Known for her uniquely nostalgic yet modern designs TARINA TARANTINO has sparked a cult following that has spread globally. Established in 1995 with her husband and partner, Alfonso Campos, the company has grown into an international brand with stores in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, Tokyo and Osaka. Her sparkling Swarovski crystal, lucite, metal and Op-Art color combinations have become signature characteristics of her collections. All TARINA TARANTINO collections are 100% handmade in the U.S.A at her headquarters, "The Sparkle Factory," in downtown Los Angeles. In 2002 she was invited by Japanese toy giant Sanrio to makeover their 30 year old pop culture icon Hello Kitty, which resulted in the Hello Kitty Pink Head collections. Soon after, she was tapped by Mattel to create a collection of Barbie inspired couture jewelry. TARINA TARANTINO jewelry, handbag and lifestyle collections can be found in the best luxury fashion stores around the world, as well as her trademark pink and green jewel box boutiques in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Tokyo and Osaka.

About Kidrobot: Founded by designer Paul Budnitz in 2002, Kidrobot is the world's premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys, apparel and accessories. Kidrobot's limited edition products, a cross between sculpture and conceptual art, have become the perfect medium for international fashion designers, illustrators, and graffiti artists, merging street trends and pop art. Kidrobot operates stores in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.

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