The Artifact is a resin cast piece by Wetworks, based on the worn and damaged helmet seen in the latest Star Wars movie. With 9 pieces cast, each one are truly unique, due to the materials and processes used for casting. Measuring around 2.3x2.5" each, some pieces do GID (#GIDGATE), while others are purely colored. Priced at only $30 a piece, plus shipping, this sale is limited to 1 piece per person. Releasing at 9AM PDT on the Wetworks online store, collectors are most likely going to have to have a plan of attack for picking up a few of the May the 4th releases.
Star Wars day' is upon us and to celebrate May 4th, Luke Chueh and Flabslab is going to release another batch of Boba busts. Priced at $300 plus shipping, this latest batch is going to be limited to just 30 pieces. The viewfinder is detachable to make shipping easier and since this piece is coming from Singapore, shipping can take anywhere from 10-20 days, depending on location. For those who are interested, these are going to be going up for sale at 7 am PDT on the Flabslab online store. These should go fast, so good luck and May the Fourth be with you!
Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products and Neff announced today the upcoming Star Wars Legion exhibition. Artists from across The Walt Disney Company including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic, Marvel and Pixar—as well as select street artists chosen by Neff and celebrity Star Wars fans –all come together to create individualized interpretations of the iconic stormtrooper helmet in celebration of the global fan holiday, Star Wars Day or “May the 4th be with you.”
“Creativity has been a hallmark of the Star Wars franchise for over 35 years,” said Troy Alders, Lucasfilm Creative Director for Disney Consumer Products. “May the 4th is a perfect time to celebrate this fantastic group of artist’s unique creations and share them with Star Wars fans.”
“As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it’s been a dream of mine to collaborate with Lucasfilm,” says NEFF Founder and CEO, Shaun Neff. “Teaming up with some of the most prominent street artists from around the world, we are thrilled to work alongside The Walt Disney Company—to re-imagine such an iconic piece of cinematic history as the stormtrooper.”
Exhibition details to view the decorated, customized helmets, for free: WHERE:
Robert Vargas Gallery 620 Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
WHEN:
Friday, May 2nd 4:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday, May 3rd 2:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, May 4: Noon – 4:00pm
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