Medicom Toy x Stussy Stormtrooper Salutes Star Wars Fanatics
Matt Ho — July 26, 2011 — Art & Design
References: medicomtoy.co.jp & highsnobiety
Those Bearbrick figures aren't going to stop coming out any time soon, and this time, it makes a salute to Star Wars fans with the Medicom Toy x Stussy Stormtrooper.
Having collaborated with Bape, it was only a matter of time before Stussy made its way towards a collaboration with Medicom. But instead of branding the brand's name onto the figure, the design takes a sci-fi inspired route. The Medicom Toy x Stussy Stormtrooper pays tribute to the soldiers of the Imperial Army from Star Wars. These iconic figures have been revamped Bearbrick style, with complete details of the mask and uniform. In addition to the toy, there will also be a t-shirt that says "I Have A Bad Feeling About This" that was also created from the collaboration.
Having collaborated with Bape, it was only a matter of time before Stussy made its way towards a collaboration with Medicom. But instead of branding the brand's name onto the figure, the design takes a sci-fi inspired route. The Medicom Toy x Stussy Stormtrooper pays tribute to the soldiers of the Imperial Army from Star Wars. These iconic figures have been revamped Bearbrick style, with complete details of the mask and uniform. In addition to the toy, there will also be a t-shirt that says "I Have A Bad Feeling About This" that was also created from the collaboration.
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