Chibi Krackle & Klong! Friday 10am pacific

Why a new Krackle & Klong? What's this all about?

This is all about going with my gut. Over the past couple of years I've had the opportunity to reunite with my old Gargamel sculpting pal Naoya Ikeda. I love his sculpting style, and his way around what works, and how to do an object in Soft vinyl is only outdone by his older brother, and sculpting master Kiyoka Ikeda. Naoya's time is precious, and his sculpting prowess is not cheap. So when I ask him to do a new sculpt. It always comes with a little weight... what to do next? This time I drew full turn arounds for two different characters. Both ones I really love, but I just couldn't bring myself to send off the ideas to him. My gut was telling me something different. My gut was saying Krackle & Klong! the second I made that decision, I immediately got to work on the drawings. I got that… happiness heart may explode in a good way feeling. I finished the drawings, and sent them off.

I really love Krackle & Klong. A two headed turtle volcano!?! At the time I made him, for years I just wanted to make that one huge statement piece. It actually took me a couple years of working on him off and on, refining the design. I had actually made a few paintings of what would become K&K over a decade ago.

Now. I want to update that design, and make a K&K that is WAY less of a shelf hog. easier to ship, and easier on the digital pocket book. Holy hell don't get me started on what some folks want to charge for a tiny 2 piece vinyl toy. It hurts my brain.

This new version will be just big enough to squeeze one of your favorite buddies in thru the top. AND by having the vinyl pulled from the top, we are able to get this beast pulled with just three parts! I think this is Chibi K&K.

There will be 5 options this Friday. Which will look something like this-

Just the print. “I just really like the art, or want to throw some support for your new Chibi K&K.” 10x10" size

Blank Chibi K&K in Neon Green

Painted Chibi K&K with mini 6x6" print

Painted "The Whole Gang" with mini print, and "Secret" new painted one piece toy (A fingah puppet).

And the original will be up for sale too.

Prices and color. Neon Green will be the base color for this first run, and “The Whole Gang” option. I think this first run will be $64 for blanks. More for painted. I’m not sure if on future runs the price will go up or down. this is just the best i can come up with, without a bill in my hand. I’m pretty good at pricing things too low, so most likely this price will go up for future releases.

Time frame. My guess is earliest November, or latest February???

The sculpt is done, but Naoya still needs to do the wax, where there will be a little clean up, and final details like more Krackling on Krackle:) Then send it off to get the metal molds made.

Who are Krackle & Klong. Kraackle is a tough guy. Always ready to snap first, ask questions later. he’s really a soft mushy sensitive Krackle on the inside. I think it’s cause he’s sooo sensitive that makes him snap so easily. i guess growing a tougher skin doesn’t always help. Klong is a mellow dude up for anything. Going to a party, he’s in. Need a wingman on your first date, klong is game. Just want to sit by the campfire and read comics all night? Yes, Klong is your Turtle. These guys are content roaming around destroying local vegetation, or shooting a few hot rocks out of their shell. They also make for good transportation, and it’s best to have yours trained by a professional. Private Hooligan- Professional Krackle & Klong Trainer. Better to have a pro do it, than get shot into the stratosphere fro ma volcano, or snapped at by a sensitive turt.