Andy
Having missed ToyCon last year, for the first time since it started. Mike Strick is back at this years ToyCon UK! Now with his new workshop in the wilds of Wales, Mike is back on track releasing some freaking awesome goodness for ToyCon which starts in 5 days! Look out for those incredible The Young Ones figures, The Tardigradest Showman, plus the ALL NEW Krazy Little Freaks at ToyCon this year, These are subversively pocket-sized Netsuke-style figures inspired by the KLF. Plus MORE. Below is a little teaser.
After seeing Punk itself become mainstream, The KLF set out to destroy the music industry from the inside. The KLF have continued to resurface with subversive projects over the years, always then seemingly disappointed when their own success has actually demolished their anti-establishment message.
The image of the insane cult-like robed and horned figures in plain sight on that epitome of commercialised music, Top Of The Pops has stuck with me since the early 90’s and I am now inspired to make these mini statues in the style of Netsuke carvings (which are of course traditionally ‘big in Japan’).
These figures were traditionally hand-sculpted and are individually cast in resin and hand-finished. They come in a range of colours and are small enough to travel with you and undermine the Machine wherever you go.
WHEN: April 27th & 28th, 2024
WHERE: ToyCon UK 2024 Booth 22
Sat 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: The Novotel London West Hotel
Find Mike via https://sculpt.strick.co.uk/
