CUSTOM TOY

Ain't Been Scarin' No Crowd Hirono

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A figurine of a character dressed in traditional attire. The character has an angry expression and is wearing a conical hat. The attire consists of a patterned shirt with a sash across the chest. The character is holding a sign that reads "Ashby City" with an arrow pointing to the left. Additionally, the character is holding a small bird in one hand. The figurine stands on a textured base.Born into the greyness of England at the end of the Seventies, by the age of four Jon-Paul Kaiser knew that what he wanted to do in life was a draw. From that point he rarely strayed from that path; scribbling and doodling his way through School, College and University. After working with Porlzilla, Jon-Paul decided to go it alone concentrating at first on the toy customization scene, building up a name and strong reputation for himself with his stark Black & White custom style, influenced by comic book art, film noir & Ukiyo-e prints. This lead to him being approached by established toy producers for designs for their platform toys. Principally amongst these are Toy2R who have released numerous JPK Platforms. Taking place at the Novotel London West. This will see the world of designer toys come to life once again, with products and exhibitors from around the world. Hirono is a character created by Chinese designer Lang for Pop Mart, a leading company in the art toy industry. The character embodies a wide range of human emotions—love, joy, sadness, fear, kindness, and cowardice—serving as a reflection of the complexities of human nature. Each figure in the Hirono series is meticulously crafted, standing between 2.6 to 3.6 inches tall, and is hand-painted with intricate details. These art toys are not only collectibles but also serve as artistic expressions that invite viewers to explore and reflect upon the narratives they represent.

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