SNEAKER DRIVE 001-"MATADOR" Released by Devil Toys plus Q&A with George Chu
Devil Toys introduces the "Sneaker Drive 001-"MATADOR" since launched and listed online for sale on www.deviltoys.com.hk! First revealed to the public during Summer Soul, alongside a yellow colorway version of the figure (see above).
Designed by George Chu, this 6-inch tall vinyl figure possesses 9 movable joints, and is priced at US$99 per (International shipping included). Invoices will be sent on July 18th. Quantity unrevealed at this time.
And while you ponder your purchasing decisions for this splendid looking Mecha-themed original designed toy (clad in the infamous Air Jordan Red, White and black), scroll thru for my Q&A with it's creator, and head honcho of Devil Toys, Merry Go Round and DE'sPLAY Toy Shop: George Chu!
TOYSREVIL: Is "Sneaker Drive" your first designed collectible toy figure
GEORGE CHU: No, as a founder of @deviltoysltd and @merrygoroundfamily, I'd designed lot of toys in these eight years, I had designed the Devil Toys - War of Order series, Mecha Will Rise - DXIII, FX01 and Zero, also I am the producer of Quiccs 1:6 and 1:12 series figure.
TOYSREVIL: What was the inspiration for Sneaker Drive? I've often seen on IG @george_deviltoys mechas and giant robots, so seeing this was exciting!
GEORGE CHU: I had been playing basketball for 20 years and I've love sneakers since (the) 90's! I have always thought about "what if all the sneakers are robots and how they live in our world, or near future?".
TOYSREVIL: What are your influences? (Games, Cartoon, Toys, Fashion etc).... And how do they impact and affect your design process?
GEORGE CHU: I love Transformers and Gundam, also most of the mecha animation form Japan and US, those are my influences.
"Sneaker Drive"
In the near-future world, due to the great improvement of technologies such as artificial intelligence and mechanical muscles, sport competitions with robotic athletes will emerge as the times require.
Among them, robotic athletes are the most popular for fisticuff basketball games. On-site tickets are even more difficult to purchase. The appearance of robots is used by many advertisers to promote their own products. There are many robot designers who pay homage to the favorite shoes ever made and turn them into a robotic shell. These colorful sneaker-shaped robots are called by the world --- "Sneaker Drive".
Sneaker Drive 01- SD-G03-01(SG) -Matador:
The SD designed with the most classic color: red, white and black. The third-generation competitive sports robot is extremely athletic and has an artificial intelligence character that will never give up, swears to defeat the "Emperor" and wins the global iron basketball competition championship screw ring.
TOYSREVIL: Any further product details (of upcoming 1st release), and future plans you can currently share with readers of TOYSREVIL?
GEORGE CHU: We will have a big big surprise to everyone on ACGhk (29/7-2/8), over 10 new products will be announced, Stay tuned! Readers of toysrevil! Love you guys!
TOYSREVIL: Thank you for sharing with us, George! I am really glad that average toy-collecting folks out there would be able to recognise your name as a "designer" too, beyond that of your connection to the toy brands! Looking forward to more awesomeness from you!
