Custom-Showcase: BaoBomb by Troy Stith (June 3-drop)
Get a vinyl toy in the hands of Troy Stith and he'll turn a dioramic environment out of them. Case in point is the latest custom dubbed BAOBOMB ~ made from a 10" Dr Bomb vinyl (from Frank Kozik x Toy2R) now 14" tall and weighing 3 lbs, with the original concept of this tree is based off of Baobab trees and large jungle trees. CLICK THRU for more images, including WIPs and the story behind BaoBomb.
BaoBomb will go on sale Thursday June 3rd @ 11:00am (EST) in the Gorilla Mouth shop for US$475.
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BAOBOMB-STORY: It's said that BaoBomb was once the great protector of the villagers of Tu'R'Land against the destructive giants of the land. He threw his bombs with a mighty swing of his trunk, stopping his nemesis well before they set foot near the cities and towns he protected.
While BaoBomb was loved across the land, his demise couldn't have been prevented. BaoBomb had a deep love with the fruit of the Slumber Forest, a forest that no mortal dared set foot in. While BaoBomb had made this gluttonous trip many times, his last trip wasn't cautious enough. Although the Slumber Forest had many great treats, it was also the home to many heinous variations of vegetation. One such thing was the Devourer Plant, a breed of plant that took over trees, land, and anything else it could root into. Not only was this plant a menace it grew fast. While BaoBomb was busy with his delectable fruits, he didn't notice that he had walked through a Devourer Plant patch along the way. The seeds of the plant had stuck to his feet and the juices dripping from his hands activated the seeds which began to sprout. By the time that BaoBomb had noticed the plant crawling up his leg, it was already too late. The plant had deeply rooted into the ground and quickly climbed up his body locking him in place.
BaoBomb wasn't discovered until a brave soul went looking for the giant. The man knew BaoBomb had disappeared to the forests before and that's where he had to be. Unfortunately the man found him rooted in place. His famous bomb still in his hand, but instead of a flame, a plume of fiery foliage now represented the wick. The people of Tu'R'Land still make an annual journey to BaoBomb to pay their respects to the great defender.
