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MedicomToy Life Entertainment by Ami Kealoha
Having made Kubrick and Bearbrick toys into virtual household names, MedicomToy is the Japanese company credited as one of the originators in the vinyl toy phenomenon. With the launch of Fabrick, their debut line of accessories and décor designed by artists, MedicomToy is becoming a lifestyle - MedicomToy Life Entertainment, as they charmingly call it. Silas, Geneviéve Gauckler's best-selling character, Big Black Doll (pictured), a soft version of Futura2000's Unkle, traditional furniture by Karimoku, and, yet another Kubrickian homage, a full-size reproduction of the famed phallic rocking chair from A Clockwork Orange.
Look out for the items in stores (like Kidrobot and Colette) next month.
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