{"product_id":"stormtrooper-companion-figure","title":"Stormtrooper (Companion Figure)","description":"\u003cp\u003e*APC ART is pleased to present the exceptionally rare “Stormtrooper” figure by internationally celebrated contemporary artist KAWS.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Widely regarded as one of the most influential crossover artists of the modern era, KAWS has successfully bridged the worlds of fine art, street culture, luxury fashion, collectible design, animation, and contemporary sculpture.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Originally emerging from the graffiti scene of Jersey City and New York during the 1990s, KAWS developed a globally recognizable visual language built around reinterpretations of beloved pop culture characters filtered through his signature “XX” eyes and unmistakable aesthetic sensibility.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Over the last two decades, KAWS has evolved into one of the most commercially and institutionally successful contemporary artists in the world — with major museum exhibitions, global collaborations, record-breaking auction results, and an extraordinarily loyal international collector base.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The “Stormtrooper” figure represents one of the earliest and most historically important examples of KAWS’ celebrated vinyl sculpture practice.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Released during the legendary OriginalFake era in cooperation with Medicom Toy, this work perfectly encapsulates the period many serious collectors consider the absolute golden age of KAWS production.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The figure brilliantly merges the iconic visual language of Star Wars’ legendary Stormtrooper armor with KAWS’ unmistakable stylistic interventions — most notably the artist’s signature “XX” eyes and softened cartoon-like anatomical proportions.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The result is simultaneously nostalgic, futuristic, playful, and highly sculptural.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Importantly, these early OriginalFake-era vinyl figures were produced in dramatically smaller quantities than many later KAWS releases, making them increasingly difficult to acquire — particularly in strong original condition.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The figure is executed in painted rotocast vinyl.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Published by Medicom Toy in cooperation with OriginalFake.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The work measures approximately 25cm x 10cm.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The edition size was limited to only 500 examples worldwide.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This particular example comes directly from the personal collection of APC and has remained with a single owner for approximately eighteen years.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Also included with the work is the original box.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The original insert is no longer present.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Condition is exceptionally strong overall, especially considering the age and rarity of the piece. While not being represented as factory-new, the figure presents beautifully and has been extremely well preserved over the years with only minimal signs of handling or age.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Examples in this level of condition have become extraordinarily difficult to locate on the secondary market.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Collectors worldwide continue to aggressively pursue early Medicom and OriginalFake-era KAWS figures due to their historical importance, scarcity, and direct connection to the formative years of KAWS’ now legendary market trajectory.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*An absolutely iconic KAWS sculpture and an exceptional long-term investment opportunity for serious contemporary art and collectible design collectors alike.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The figure is in hand in the USA and will ship immediately.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We are pleased to offer expedited international shipping options for our global base of collectors.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Proudly offered by APC ART.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*ATL. MIA. NYC. LA. PARIS. LONDON. TOKYO*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePrivate collection; United States. \u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the work will be a certificate of authenticity from APC ART, guaranteeing the work in perpetuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work has been part of the personal collection of APC since new. You will be hard pressed to find another example this clean. True Grail piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is in exceptional condition. Displayed briefly. Comes in original box, missing insert. FROM THE APC COLLECTION. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48799294718106,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_579794c7-dbdf-445b-886b-40e94fc59bed.jpg?v=1784746071","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/stormtrooper-companion-figure","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}