Kidrobot Dunny Evolved Full Series Reveal!

from The Andy Griffith Show to Robocop

The ongoing saga of teasers from the Dunny Evolved series by Kidrobot has finally come to an end!  After weeks of teasers, (all of which we've been following) the full kit 'n kaboodle has been unveiled to the world!  First on the list is the Huck Gee stages, clearly showing the evolution of law enforcement from Barney Fife to to mecha-armored CopRobo (see what I did there)

Space-man to Mer-Man!

Next up.. the legend Frank Kozik showing a more literal take on the evolutionary theme... or is it?  If the order can be of any an inference, mayhaps Kozik is showing us the fall of man and his eventual return to the sea? Taken in this way, I feel the dual order of things can speak volumes on the cycle of nature and the inevitability a return to nature... well played Frank.  Well played.

Party Animal!

Kronk takes a light-hearted approach in his stages and I love it!  The evolution of a party animal from uptight party entrant, to rain making lust machine, to a full on party animal!  I love the sculpt work on the final stage and the way he's injected such fun into his series.

Amp-olution!

McBess's series was the dark horse.  Going completely un-teased, this is the biggest surprise, and I love it.  Showing the evolution of speaker tech, possible guitar amps. Specifically for a music fan, especially a guitar player, this set may hold the most interest.  I love the subtle evolution in design as well.  From a simple painted dunny to a uniquet head unique sculpt! 

Enter the Dragon-lotus

Last, but definitely not least, we have the vibrant work of Scott Tolleson's.  It seems he's forgone his trademark argyle and moved in a new direction! These stages have the most, ethereal quality with a sort of fantastical approach.  From what I can guess, it appears to be the the evolution of a lotus and  a possible snap-dragon into a literal sort of Dragon-Lotus.  This one just oozes magic and mystery! 

I like this series and the entire concept.  Instead of giving a single artist a single figure platform upon which to work, providing a series of 3 to expand on an idea is a breath of fresh air and allows for some amazing artistic expression!

Now to the meat and potatoes... releasing Ocotober 10th, Kidrobot's "Dunny Evolved," featuring designs by Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, and Scott Tolleson, will retial for $10 per blindbox.

Scott Tolleson's Dunny Evolved Plant Stages

I have to admit, I wasn't sure where Scott Tolleson was going with this design. It with this latest reveal, it all comes clear. The subtle lotus design and it's evolution into the next stages is beautiful. I'm quite interested to see the final stage and where Scott will takes us on this plant evolution. 

Dunny Evolved by Scott Tolleson

Posted on Kidrobot's site, Scott Tolleson's designs for the Dunny Evolved line has been revealed on their official Facebook page.  I'm going to be honest and here and state that I have no fucking clue what the hell this is.  However, I do like it. It has a sort of Asian lion feel. The second interesting piece is that there is only one silhouette on this teaser vs 2 on the previous Kozik, KRONK, and Huck Gee reveals. Ethereal and mystical combine here in light colors to create what may be a magical series of evolutionary stages. 

Dunny Evolved *sneak peek* shhh

Recently posted in the Kidrobot blog, a sneak peek of the new blind box series 'Dunny Evolved' has been announced. Five upper echelon particular artists have been selected to depict three stages of evolution of a figure. Who are the select top tier toy transmuters selected to transform the dunny platform?  None other than Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, & Scott Tolleson! The deets on the figure platform haven't been released, but I'm speculating on DIY figure evolved into a Dunny.  I'm hoping each artist's offering will be available as a set, or at the least bundled together based on respective stage.  I'm really feeling the Daft Punk vibe and I'm eager to see the final stage designs.  The series releases October 10th, and hopefully more info will be provided between now and then!

-from kidrobot blog

Evolve….

Dunny is, was, and always will be.

From the Dunny Evolved Series, each Dunny Evolved 3 man line up features three stages of evolution by one of five artists. Blind boxed for mystery, each artist has created a superb succession. Featuring designs by Frank Kozik, McBess, Kronk, Huck Gee, and Scott Tolleson.

Dunnys evolve October 10 at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers, each blind box retails for $9.99.