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House of Gog presents: DOMINION | Brent Ashe - Design & Direction
· By Selina M.
DOMINION - Continuum OneBrent Ashe - Design & Direction The First Human / A.I. Collaborative Art Statue Series COMING SOON - SPRING 2025 --- Follow Brent Ashe on Instagram & X Follow @houseofgog on Instagram, Facebook, X, BlueSky & YouTube BE ONE OF US - Subscribed to our newsletter HERE --- Video by Kevin Fermini StudiosConcept & Direction: Brent Ashe Copyrights free music used in this video --- Stay tuned for some truly groundbreaking stuff! Love ya, -SelinaTeam House of Gog | Community Dev."Always the illest for the illests"
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New Artist Reveal: Brent Ashe - Design & Direction
· By Selina M.
Choosing Brent as our next artist was both an unexpected and obvious choice. As longtime fans of World of 3A and Spawn, we have greatly admired his contributions to ThreeA and McFarlane Toys, as well as his extensive impact across multiple industries. Through his brand-defining style guides, iconic logos and exceptional packaging design, Brent has made a profound statement that resonates through many of our favorite brands and IPs. His work has helped shape giants in the video game, entertainment and collectibles industries, as well as cutting-edge indie game studios, concept artists, comic book creators and contemporary artists. Wherever he’s...
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The Illustrated Underground: The Legacy of Métal Hurlant
· By Selina M.
For art lovers and fans of sci-fi and fantasy, few publications have shaped the genre as profoundly as Métal Hurlant and its counterpart, Heavy Metal. These magazines helped define the visual language of speculative fiction, inspiring generations of artists, filmmakers and storytellers. As House of Gog collectors know, the artists shaping the future today still draw from the wellspring of these legendary publications - including our own Pascal Blanché and Skinner, who can proudly count themselves among the select group of Heavy Metal cover artists, carrying on its legacy of groundbreaking art and storytelling. Métal Hurlant: The Birth of a Revolution...
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The Spaceships of Pascal Blanché: Visions of a Retro Future
· By Selina M.
Pascal Blanché’s passion with spaceships is deeply rooted in the golden era of sci-fi, undoubtedly drawing inspiration from the visionary designs of Chris Foss and the surreal, intricate worlds of sci-fi masters like Philippe Druillet. The bold, unconventional spacecraft of the 70s and 80s shaped his appreciation for design and a glimpse at some of his favorites reflects that same sense of character and imagination. At the top of his list is the legendary USCSS Nostromo from Alien (designed by Ron Cobb) - a heavy, industrial juggernaut that perfectly embodied the film’s gritty realism. The Star Wars B-Wing starfighters, with...
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Beyond the Shelf: How the Collectibles Market is Changing
· By Selina M.
The high-end collectibles market is in the midst of an exciting evolution, driven by shifts in global economics, advances in technology and changing consumer expectations. As a brand deeply embedded in this space, House of Gog has a front-row seat to these emerging trends and we’re here to share insights from a collector’s perspective on what’s shaping the future of statues, toys and high-end collectibles. A transparent look into the evolving landscape of high-end collectibles (5-minute read). The Role of 3D Printing in the Collectibles Market Technology is a game-changer in the collectibles world and 3D printing is at the...
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What Inspires Us: Q&A with the House of Gog Founders
· By Selina M.
Following up on our recent blog post, let's dive deeper into the story behind House of Gog with a short Q&A featuring our founders. We'll explore what inspires them, their philosophy and their vision for the future. A short little recap for the new members of our community. As some of you know already, House of Gog was founded in late 2019 by two passionate collectors and art lovers, P-A L’Espérance and Hugues Martel. They crossed paths through their work at Ubisoft, where they collaborated on collectible projects for world-class video games, such as Assassins' Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs,...