SANTI (OG Colorway) from Rainbow Hermit
Josh & Botch of Rainbow Hermit sends word and images of their latest resin release - Introducing SANTI! Scroll thru to find out more about the genesis of this character... but first: About The Resin Collectible!
Standing 5.5" tall, this resin casted figure in this "OG Colorway" will be in a limited edition of only 10pcs. Price is 3,200PHP (Philippine Peso) / US$60 (Excluding Shipping Fee), and has been released since June 18th. There are two ways to snag yours: ONLINE PREORDER FORM, or DM them via Insta @rainbowhermit (Also stay updates via Facebook Rainbow Hermit)
Each order will include 1 X SANTI Figure, Certificate of Authenticity, Sticker Pack and Comic Strip. Item'll ship no later or earlier than "August".
WHO-IS: "Santi is one of the first out of many characters to be released under the Rainbow Hermit Universe.
The Rainbow Hermit Universe is set in the Philippines in the year 2420 following the Aftermath of "The Great Puñeta", a global nuclear event that happened in the year 2025. This event resulted in mutations of various flora and fauna all around the world."
(ABOVE: WIP Initial concept and development of SANTI / "Lil' Santi")
STORY OF SANTI: "Santi is a human mutant who developed a mutation similar to spontaneous combustion, his flames are ignited whenever he is exposed to air. During the birth of Santi, as he came out of the womb, he suddenly combusted, killing his mother and father in the process. During a routine supply run, a passing traveler called "The Hermit", heard cries coming from a burning building. The hermit quickly went inside the blazing inferno without hesitation.
To his surprise, he found a baby, completely engulfed in flames. He tried putting it out but it keeps coming back. He quickly realized that it wasn't hurting the baby. The hermit wasn't carrying any fireproof materials to swaddle the baby in, so he took the baby out of the building with his bare hands, burning his left hand and arm in the process. As they got out, the hermit fashioned a makeshift sled out of metal plates and wire, to carry santi home. The Hermit named the baby "Santi", because he reminded him of the Santelmo of Philippine Mythology which is similar to a wisp from European folklore."
(Unpainted 3D Prototype of final design for SANTI)
"The model design is the 6 Year-Old version of Santi. He is wearing a thick Fireproof jacket which serves as insulation, to protect those around him from the extreme heat he emits. Luckily during one of The Hermit's supply runs, he found fire-retardant spray which he used in all of santi's clothes."
