Designer toy brand Superplastic has teamed up with iconic digital band Gorillaz to launch two exclusive toy collections: The Gorillaz Spacesuit Set and The Blind Box Mini Series.
The Gorillaz Spacesuit Set consists of a toy version of the band members Russel, Murdoc, Noodle, and 2D, all of whom are dressed in colorful spacesuits and compact jet packs. The outfits are intended to reference the Gorillaz 2020 track 'Strange Times,' which featured a popular space-themed video. All of the figurines are 12 inches tall and finished in soft vinyl. In addition, they come equipped with luminous LED eyes and unique, "gravity-defying" display cases.
"I’ve been making toys with Gorillaz since 2005, and the band’s twisted art and music remains a giant inspiration for me and everyone at Superplastic," said Paul Budnitz, the CEO & Founder of Superplastic.
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