The REAL EYE BASARA Series (Sengoku Heroes) from Jukebox Vinyl x Monstermind Toys (for Dec 12-Drop)
Hong Kong-based Vinyl Jukebox sends word of their recent toy-launch, in collaboration with Monstermind Toys: Introducing The REAL EYE BASARA Series!
"Among all of Japanese history, The Sengoku Period (AD 1467 - 1600 roughly) is definitely our favourite," shared @jukebox_vinyl, "The Sengoku period markets a turning point in this history of Japan. During this period of wars and internal strife, the power of Shoguns (aka Generals) was weakened and passed into the hands of different local warlords (Daimyo, 大名,) that has their own clans. It is also a period of cultural evolution and revolution, where Zen influenced the culture in a feudalism system, and Westerners were first introduced into the country, bringing in new food, technology and beliefs."
"Since we have established Jukebox Vinyl, we participated in different projects, such as cooperating with different toy artists and telling their stories behind the scenes. As some of you may know, @monster.mind_toys is one of the local artists that has worked closely with us over the journey. This time we are thrilled to collaborate with Monstermind Toys and to involve in the production of a new theme, the Real Eye Basara series, featuring our favourite elements, i.e. Samurais and Ghosts together with the flavour of Japanese Sengoku history. History tells stories and through Jukebox Vinyl, we would like to tell you the stories of our favourite Shoguns and Sengoku characters."
"Nonetheless, we are grateful for the creation of the video game Sengoku Basara, which helped introduce the oriental history into the occidental part of the world. The word ‘Basara’ means a particular aesthetics in which people disregarded social class or rank, and eventually leading to a brawling and warring state of mind. This completely described the nature of the Sengoku period. In short, there are just so many characters with different personalities and stories that Jukebox Vinyl would like to tell you. So stay tuned!"The release in question will be a limited 10-off pairs and be sold online via jukebox-vinyl.com on December 12th (9pm Hong Kong time). HKD $1600 per set (approx. US$206 / SG$276).
