DESIGNER TOY
Undead Recovery Agent Hench
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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 NTWRK is a premier live-stream shopping platform that has established itself as a significant venue for art toys and collectibles. By hosting virtual festivals and partnering with renowned artists and conventions, NTWRK offers enthusiasts access to exclusive releases and immersive experiences. NTWRK organizes events like “Unboxed,” a two-day designer toy and collectibles festival featuring exclusive releases and interactive panels with industry icons. They serve as the exclusive live-streaming partner for conventions like DesignerCon, broadcasting live from the event and providing virtual attendees access to exclusive art toy releases. Through these initiatives, NTWRK has become a central hub for art toy collectors, offering unique opportunities to engage with the latest in designer toys and collectibles.
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- Released date Oct 4, 2019
- Retail Price $75.00
- Height 9.00"
- Width n/a
- Edition 300
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