An artist and toy designer, Eric So, has created a new Michael Jordan figure. The figure of the basketball icon is currently sold out on the Woaw Store. However, a wider release is expected to take place in August at certain locations. So's creation is a limited edition model and will have only 1000 makes. Each one of the figures will have a $306 price point.
The Michael Jordan figure follows the artist's history of minimalist designs. The figure depicts Michael Jordan in a Chicago Bulls away uniform, as well as a pair of Air Jordan 1 shoes. The Jordan figure is also wearing black elbow bands, as well as red knee pads, white socks and is carrying Spalding basketball that is connected with a magnet. The ball is in a 1:6 scale to the figure. Eric So's figure can also be moved and bent into different positions.
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Eric So Has Created a Limited-Edition Michael Jordan Figure
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