Aiko the Dearest...

Aiko Nakagawa's perhaps one of the most mysterious artists to rise out of NYC's street art battleground in the past decade. She founded the now renowned collective Faile with two dudes back in '99, and has since traveled and exhibited internationally. And for the last couple of years, street art fans worldwide have been speculating like, "Is Aiko still with Faile?"

The answer is NO. As much as she loved working in the team, she felt she needed to go solo and face the world on her own to challenge her creativity. Now, that's an independent woman. Charlie's Angels would be proud.

Anyway, if you're into toys, ya tu sabes -- Ms. Aiko is about to drop her first toy as a solo artist this week!! She's turned her iconic Bunny character into a toy. Available this Thursday at Kidrobot, the bunny comes in two colors: blue & yellow. Limited edition of 750 each. Retail $39.95. Holler.