KORORO Swell Charm by criiss

TOYNEWS SUBMISSION:
Kokoro translates to heart, spirit, soul, and mind in Japanese.
Kokoro is an art toy that yearns to be embraced by the child we still are. The one who is sometimes hidden beneath a boring layer of adulthood and seriousness and who comes out to play with life when we pour all our heart, enjoyment, and passion into surfing. Besides being an art toy, it is a swell charm. So, for anyone who’s been short on waves lately, it might come in handy.



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This art toy essentially shows our deep, childhood emotions for surfing. The why behind our decision to grab a board and sometimes take a beating from an unfriendly sea, what we felt while gliding down a long, perfect wave when sharing a session with our two best friends, the laugh after a distinguished wipeout (it wears a monocle, a top hat and said good morning), the adrenaline mixed with rage when your board snaps because the lip of the wave crashed right on top of it...

With an edition size of 25 pieces, each resin figure stands 10 cm / 4 inches tall, and is hand-painted with acrylics, matte finish.
Comes in a lovingly custom-designed box by the artist where you can read the story behind this Kokoro edition. Accompanied by a matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
KOKORO is scheduled for a Thursday, 9 July online drop via kokoroswellcharm.bigcartel.com.

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"Epic Day" Toy Story:
Lil Kokoro parks the car and heads to their favourite surf spot. Forecast is good and sandbanks should be fine, but you never know.

The time hits right in that sweet spot between lunch and nap time, so the lineup is almost empty. It's glassy, and Kokoro has just seen their pal gliding on a perfect left-hand wave. It turns out it's firing.

They don't know if they are dreaming or if what's about to happen will turn into one of those Epic Days that none of their friends will believe when they tell them.