Global designer toy brand Superplastic has partnered with the legendary virtual band Gorillaz for two limited-edition toy capsules.
The Gorillaz Spacesuit Set features band members 2D, Murdoc, Russell, and Noodle dressed in neon space suits and jet packs, referencing the group’s 2020 space-faring episode “Strange Timez.” The 12-inch tall pieces are finished in soft vinyl and glowing LED eyes and are presented in a special gravity-defying display case.
“I’ve been making toys with Gorillaz since 2005, and the band’s twisted art and music remains a giant inspiration for me and everyone at Superplastic,” said Superplastic CEO & founder Paul Budnitz. “We’re always excited to collaborate with Jamie and the band to make some of the world’s most awesome collectible toys ever!”
Commemorating Gorillaz’s 20th-anniversary, the band’s debut blind box set features 18 different designs of recognizable characters from the virtual world in which the eclectic Gorillaz members roam. A select number of customers who pre-order the Spacesuit Set and Mini Blind Box toy collections will also receive exclusive pins.
The Spacesuit Set is priced at $110 for individual toys and $420 for the entire set, and is now available for pre-order at Superplastic.co and Gorillaz.com. The Blind Box Mini Series toys will be available for pre-order on November 18, retailing individually for $17 and $180 for a case of 12.
Gorillaz has released a brand new EP out of the blue entitled Meanwhile.
The short three-track project features all new songs, namely “Déjà Vu” with Alicaì Harley, “Jimmy Jimmy” with AJ Tracey and “Meanwhile” with Jelani Blackman and Barrington Levy. All of the songs were debuted live during their show at London’s O2 Arena earlier this August, with the EP serving as a celebration of Carnival and West London.
Meanwhile arrives almost a year after the group’s latest studio effort Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez, which included appearances from Robert Smith, Beck, ScHoolboy Q, Elton John, 6LACK, Octavian, slowthai, Skepta, EarthGang and JPEGMAFIA.
Stream Gorillaz’s Meanwhile on Spotify and Apple Music.
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