Our LA correspondent, Amy Duran, has been working behind the scenes at the Sanrio 50th Anniversary celebration/exhibiion "Small Gift," this past week, and just sent us a ton of pictures from the set-up of the event. Just a reminder, "Small Gift" opens Friday, November 12, in Los Angeles . . .




Toki Doki






Adam of the Loyal Subjects, and Shark Toof



Deph



Eric Joyner



Jamie Rivadeneira, on the right, in charge of the event. The mastermind, if you will.






Shark Toof











Crowded Teeth







Shark Toof detail






















Sneak peek at Artist Paul Frank’s Keroppi












Buff Monster detail



Shark Toof









Stephanie and Nate making progress on Buff’s room


















Yes, there is a Ferris Wheel.



Buff Monster detail







Adam and j.frede finishing up







Jamie Rivadeneira






Nathan helping out Buff Monster










Crowded Teeth






Joe Ledbetter









Joyner signing away.



Stephanie knows her way around a toolbox






j.frede












Sanrio costumes



































Read our interview with Jamie Rivadeneria.

For more updates, go to Sanrio.com/smallgift


Small Gift Los Angeles
November 12 - 21, 2010
Barker Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405