“The World of Tim Burton” Hong Kong collaborates with Hot Toys, one of the top brands of collectible figures in the world, to launch the second crossover project. Inspired by a drawing by Tim Burton that was created in the 1980s, Hot Toys transforms the image into collectible figure, adding another precious item to the wish lists of Burton fans and art collectors alike.
From Imagination to Figurine: An Art Piece for Collectors
Hot Toys collaborates with “The World of Tim Burton” to create a collectible figure, entitled “The World of Tim Burton: An Art Piece for Collectors”, based on a drawing by Tim Burton. It depicts a grinning marionette that acts as its own puppet master. And in his drawing, Tim Burton has added an extra dash of quirkiness with his signature style, intruding deeper into the hearts of viewers.
Through this collaboration, Hot Toys designs this limited edition figure based on Burton’s drawing and has limited production to only 300 pieces, each uniquely numbered and with Burton’s printed autograph. Jenny He, Curator of “The World of Tim Burton”, adds, “Imbued with psychological undertones that belie its playful and amusing appearance, this figure embodies a central theme of much of Burton’s films and artworks.”
The works of Hot Toys in the past have won the heart of Tim Burton. And this latest art piece is surely a rare chance for Burton fans to add the master’s stunning creation into their own collection. The Launch of the community engagement program supports local art development and give inspiration to the society. Meanwhile, the prototype of the figure is on display in the exhibition store.
The World of Tim Burton x Hot Toys –Limited Edition Figure
The World of Tim Burton x Hot Toys is available at “The World of Tim Burton” – Be Part of It! Programme!
The World of Tim Burton x Hot Toys – Be Part of It! Programme Details
Exhibition Collectible – HKD 3,440 (Limited to 300 Sets, 200 Sets available at KickStarter)
1 piece of The World of Tim Burton x Hot Toys Figure (approx. 53cm high with the base)
2 special edition tickets to The World of Tim Burton Hong Kong
The backer’s name will be featured on the Mosaic Wall in the exhibition venue
The delivery arrangement will be further updated by email. Delivery fee is not included
Targeted delivery date of the figure: Aug 2017
Curator’s Note
This Hot Toys collectible, based on a drawing by American filmmaker and artist Tim Burton, depicts a grinning marionette that acts as its own puppet master. Imbued with psychological undertones that belie its playful and amusing appearance, this figure embodies a central theme of much of Burton’s films and artworks.
Burton’s oeuvre is defined by subjectivity and the intensely personal, at times almost autobiographical, connections that he feels toward his characters and worlds. Because he puts so much of his own self into his work, in turn, his work elicits the same passionate reactions from his ardent fans.
This puppet creature, adorned with Burton’s characteristic stripe motif, is composed of a simple color palette of black and white with a hint of red. Yet, as a puppet manipulating itself, it has the ability to evoke grand emotions of self-persecution. Perhaps it represents our tendencies to work against our own self. Perhaps it signifies that our own self is the only person in control of our actions. While interpretations may vary, this figure is representative of one of the unifiers of Burton’s work—that is, to be emotionally felt.
The drawing of this figure, Untitled (Creature Series), is one of the signature artworks in the international touring exhibition The World of Tim Burton. Exhibited in the “Figurative Works: Men, Women, or Creatures?” section, it is on view with other works that similarly explore the artist’s deeply private psychologies and thoughts. I am immensely grateful to Tim Burton for opening his personal archive for this public exhibition and hope visitors will enjoy the comprehensive journey into his world.
Jenny He
Curator, The World of Tim Burton
About Hot Toys
Founded in 2000, Hot Toys is a high-end collectible figures company specializing in world-class licensed movie accurate characters and world-renowned celebrities’ 1/6th scale, 1/4th scale, Cosbaby Bobble-head, Artist Mix Collectible Bobble heads collectible figures and life-sized statues, with head office in Hong Kong and regional offices in Japan and Korea.
Its collectibles are known for its highly movie-accurate, high quality and very fine details. It is highly valued, thanks to its incredibly skillful craftsmanship by Hot Toys artists, limited production and specified selection of material. The revolutionary technique has transformed toys into high-valued collector items and is regarded as pieces of art.
The Hot Toys brand is widely acclaimed in different parts of the world with products sold by our strategic worldwide distributors to over 30 countries including the United States, Europe, Greater China, South East Asia, Japan, Korea and the Middle East.
