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Lucky Cat - General Good Luck / Purity
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About this Series
The series features 12 different cats in 9 different colors. Each window-boxed Lucky Cat Android features an accessory and a swinging arm. Pick your specific style of luck, or grab a whole case of good fortune for friends and family! There are many regional and historical interpretations of the colors, styles and arms of the traditional Lucky Cat (Maneki Neko), here are our suggestions: Andrew, an avid Android user himself, teamed up with some friends at Google to bring their little green mascot to life. Series 1 features 12 different designs in blind-boxed cases of 16. Pick up a few and try your luck, or grab a whole case to secure a nearly-full set. Be on the lookout for some super rare chase editions. Each vinyl figure stands 3” tall and features a rotating head and arms. MR. Shane Jessup is an artist/ designer working and living in Los Angeles, CA. Commercially, Shane has worked for many companies over the last 12 years, including; Coca Cola, Nissan JP, Camel Cigarettes, Swindle Magazine, EA Sports, and Comedy Central. His work in the vinyl toy world with Kidrobot and Thunderdog Studios led to the release of his first solo mini-series project, "Things That Hurt" in late 2007 and numerous Dunnys with Kidrobot, including the coveted San Diego Comic Con exclusive, 8" Lucky Cat Dunny. MR. Shane Jessup's work has been featured in publications such as Juxtapoz, Time Out New York, Print, Swindle Magazine, I Am Plastic and I Am Plastic Too from Harry Abrams and Morning Wood from Gingko Press. He has shown in galleries such as 111 Minna (San Francisco), Merry Karnowsky Gallery (Los Angeles), 222 Gallery (Philadelphia), and White Walls (SF). Working evenly between acrylics and digital media, Shane addresses his own issues with love, religion, and pop culture with an obvious sense of humility and humor. MR. Shane Jessup is currently the Senior Art Director at R. Rock Enterprises, a media agency located in Los Angeles, CA. He lives with his dog in the neighborhood of Echo Park and Dyzplastic is the designer toy brand created by Andrew Bell, a well-known artist and toy designer. The brand is most recognized for producing high-quality vinyl figures, often featuring Bell’s signature blend of whimsical, creepy, and playful aesthetics. One of Dyzplastic’s most famous projects is the Android Mini Collectibles series, created in collaboration with Google. These figures are based on the Android OS mascot and come in a variety of artistic designs, including collaborations with different artists. Aside from Android figures, Dyzplastic has also produced original designer toys, often inspired by Bell’s dark yet humorous take on creatures, food, and pop culture. Many of the brand’s creations reflect his artistic style, which blends soft curves, bold colors, and surreal, sometimes unsettling, themes.
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- Released date Mar 27, 2013
- Retail Price $9.99
- Height 3.00"
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