custom runcibles by cris rose
After the success of his 1st series of RUNCIBLE resin figure [Edition A], UK-artist/creator Cris Rose has lined up the first 4 custom Runcible figures for your viewing (and procuring) pleasures. Please do note that they are one-of-a-kind customs and not production pieces
Check out crisrose.bigcartel.com or bug Cris at crisrose [at] gmail.com for availability. Shown below are the close-up details of what the clear-resin heads hold (one of the key design elements of the figure, IMHO). CLICK THRU for individual images and product descriptions.
Meanwhile, be on the look-out for Runcible Edition B - which should arrive late November / early December 2008, and will be avalible exclusively in-store at They Walk Among Us, Richmond, UK. The price for awesome-resin coolness is £39.99-per.
Serial: C001 (Run: 1/1)
Colour: Obsidian Black
Head Contents: 3x 7.62 Nato M13 shells with link for the M60 Machine Gun (rusted)
Location: London, UK
CUSTOM-STORY: The first custom Runcible, "Battle Damaged" in a vision of his near-future self.
In an attempt to avoid Reaper's assults, Runcible repaints himself black and hides among the ruins of a city. The tactic is unsuccessful and after a heavy pounding, Runcible escapes and decides he needs to fight fire with fire...
After the Reaper figure is launched in 2009, the following Runcible sculpt will see him equipped with all manner of armour and weaponry to fight back!!
Serial: C002 (Run: 1/1)
Colour: Pearlescent Gold
Head Contents: Golden Oak Leaf
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, UK
CUSTOM-STORY: The second custom Runcible, "Golden Oak" finds Runcible enjoying the glory of Autumn.
Serial: C003 (Run: 1/1)
Colour: Coffee and Cream
Head Contents: 3x Conkers
Location: Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK
CUSTOM-STORY: The third custom Runcible, "Head Full of Conkers" is Runcible in a playful mood. Having been hit on the head one morning, he remembered the many seasons he would play conkers with the children of the family... and never won!
Serial: C004 (Run: 1/1)
Colour: Pearlescent Metallic Pink
Head Contents: Peace Lily Flower
Location: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
CUSTOM-STORY: The fourth custom Runcible, "Peace Lily" finds Runcible in a calm and content mood as he plants new flowers around his home in the springtime...