CUSTOM TOY

The Mariner

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A detailed toy or figurine that appears to be inspired by a steampunk or cyberpunk aesthetic. The character is wearing a large, metallic helmet with a grid-like design and blue accents. The helmet has a prominent blue feather-like structure on top. The character's attire includes a white shirt with intricate blue and black designs, possibly resembling tattoos or patterns. The shirt is tucked into black pants with white detailing. The character is also wearing black boots with white patterns. In its right hand, the character is holding a weapon that resembles a futuristic or mechanical spear with blue and brown elements.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. Little Sank is a signature art toy series created by Sank Toys, a designer toy brand founded by artist Shaun Guo (Huiyang Guo). The series features a distinctive character known for its vintage deep-sea diving helmet paired with a youthful, childlike body, symbolizing themes of exploration and nostalgia. Collaborations with other artists have also led to unique interpretations of Little Sank. For instance, the Ngui Edition was created in partnership with artist Pang Ngaew Ngaew, blending their distinctive styles to produce a pastel-colored, whimsical version of the character. Each Little Sank figure embodies Sank Toys’ commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and imaginative design, resonating with collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide

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  • Released date Dec 16, 2020
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  • Edition 1
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