KAWS introduces its latest GONE sculpture and it is a companion figurine that boasts the familiar character holding a friend. The collectible good is a smaller iteration made from vinyl and boasts the same name of the larger-scale version of the model.
The overall design showcases the Companion character holding in his arms the BFF mascot, made in three colorway designs. The first of the three is an all-black color that is accented with white details. The second features the BFF character in pink and the Companion complete with a grayscale. The last showcases the Companion in tan and brown holding his in arms a blue BFF character. The GONE sculpture is now available at the NGV Design Store and online at Kawsone.
Friendship-Themed Tonal Figurines
KAWS' GONE Sculpture Arrives in Three Colorway Designs
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