Snail Shell Studio, a Chinese brand specializing in original mecha girl articulated figures, is collaborating with sculptor SAZEN for its "Artist Collaboration Series." This partnership transforms SAZEN's classic original GK "Ant" into a non-scale articulated finished product, the "Ant Soldier." The suggested retail price is 228 RMB, with an anticipated release in the first quarter of 2023.
Chinese sculptor SAZEN (SAZEN), known for his intricate insect designs, is influenced by Japanese genius sculptors Takayuki Takeya and Keisuke Yoneyama. His creative theme combines slender humanoid limbs with anthropomorphic insects such as beetles and damselflies, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and grotesque. This striking aesthetic of conflicting beauty has brought his works significant attention.
The "Snail Shell Studio Ant Soldier Articulated Figure" stands approximately 16 cm tall. Its details precisely reproduce the GK "Ant" through precision scanning, with SAZEN himself overseeing the sculpting to create a unique hand-carved texture. The paint application features an entirely new color scheme; the dark gold cast effect provides a sense of weight while maintaining articulation flexibility, giving the overall piece a sharp and ferocious feel. With powerful mandibles, hooked claws on its hands, an anthropomorphic standing pose, and accessories like short and long swords, along with interchangeable hand gestures, collectors can enjoy the unique combat poses of the Ant Soldier!
Artist Collaboration Series Ant Soldier Non-Scale Finished Action Figure
Height approx: 160mm (from base to antennae)
Suggested Retail Price: 228 RMB
Expected Release Date: Q1 2023
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