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Janky is a line of designer vinyl toys created by Superplastic, a brand known for producing high-quality, limited-edition art toys. Janky figures are stylized, anthropomorphic characters that reflect Superplastic’s bold, playful aesthetic and their focus on art-driven collectibles. The Janky line is known for its wide range of characters, often designed in collaboration with notable artists from the world of street art, pop culture, and toy design. The Janky line has made a significant impact in the designer toy and urban vinyl community, especially with its collaborative approach and its ability to bring popular artists into the world of art toys. The blind box element has contributed to a gamified experience, with collectors excited to hunt for rare and exclusive characters. With its vibrant, playful designs, Janky has become an accessible entry point for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the world of art toys. Superplastic’s Janky line is known for its combination of fun, collectible art, and high-quality craftsmanship, making it one of the most popular and influential series in the designer toy world.Superplastic is leading a digital revolution managing a roster of globally recognized synthetic celebrities with over 19 million followers across social media. Follow along in the ever-expanding Superplastic universe and watch fresh takes and mind-blowing unconventional brand partnerships from Gucci to Fortnite be brought to life.Pete Fowler (born 1969 in Cardiff) is a Welsh artist best known for his artwork for the Welsh band Super Furry Animals. He is a freelance illustrator and "monster creator" inspired by Japanese art, folklore, myths, psychedelia and super nature. He has also done a number of other projects in the UK and Japan, such as television advertisements (Kia Picanto), as well as having art exhibitions all over the world. Fowler works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, animation, and sculpture. Fowler's art is done in a postmodern cartoon style. His work revolves around a central narrative and features a recurring set of characters. The "monsters" Fowler creates all reside on "Monsterism Island". Fowler invents extensive back-stories for his characters; each has its own specific traits and levels of "monsterism". Fowler is most known for his designer toys of his characters, which he himself manufactures with his own company. A CD called The Sounds of Monsterism Island was released in 2005 by Heavenly Records. According to the press release, "The record is a compilation album that works as a soundtrack to the world of Monsterism...The album features psychedelic music from the '60s through to today, much of it unearthed and

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  • Released date Sep 24, 2020
  • Retail Price n/a
  • Height 3.50"
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  • Ratio 1/18