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The Dunny action figure witch is made of soft, smooth vinyl, was conceived and designed by Kidrobot toy designer Tristan Eaton and owner/President Paul Budnitz to be a “toy with attitude”. The original idea was a toy that could be customized in a broad variety of styles by diverse artists working in different mediums.
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The dunny action figure - which is made of soft, smooth vinyl - was conceived and designed by [[Kidrobot]] toy designer Tristan Eaton and owner/President Paul Budnitz to be a “toy with attitude.The original idea was a toy that could be customized in a broad variety of styles by diverse artists working in different mediums.
  
In 2004, 50 artists (including [[Shepard Fairey]]) were given a 20in dunny figure to make into a fineart piece for the art exhibit [[The Dunny Show]].
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==The Dunny Show==
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In 2004, 50 artists (including [[Shepard Fairey]]) were given a 20in dunny figure to make into a fine art piece for the art exhibit [[The Dunny Show]].
  
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==LA Dunny==
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[[Image:LA Dunny.png|200px]]<br>
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In 2005 Kidrobot released a line of miniature dunny toys called the LA Dunny.<br>
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Each dunny was designed by a different artist.<br>
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Only 3% of these dunnys were ones designed by Shepard Fairey.<br>
  
http://forum.thegiant.org/images/avatars/gallery/Advanced%20-%20Transparent/Dunny.png<br>
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ObeyGiant.com sold signed versions (only the boxes were signed). Originally, 100 dunnys were promised to Obey, but due to a misunderstanding, they only received 25. Because of this, the dunnys were not shipped until months after they were ordered.
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*Signed edition included apology letter, stickers, magnet, and miniature [[Obey Giant]] poster.
*100 originally released
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*25 signed editions released
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**Signed edition included apology letter, stickers, magnet and miniature [[Obey Giant]] poster
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 15 December 2006

The dunny action figure - which is made of soft, smooth vinyl - was conceived and designed by Kidrobot toy designer Tristan Eaton and owner/President Paul Budnitz to be a “toy with attitude.” The original idea was a toy that could be customized in a broad variety of styles by diverse artists working in different mediums.

[edit] The Dunny Show

In 2004, 50 artists (including Shepard Fairey) were given a 20in dunny figure to make into a fine art piece for the art exhibit The Dunny Show.

[edit] LA Dunny

LA Dunny.png
In 2005 Kidrobot released a line of miniature dunny toys called the LA Dunny.
Each dunny was designed by a different artist.
Only 3% of these dunnys were ones designed by Shepard Fairey.

ObeyGiant.com sold signed versions (only the boxes were signed). Originally, 100 dunnys were promised to Obey, but due to a misunderstanding, they only received 25. Because of this, the dunnys were not shipped until months after they were ordered.

  • Signed edition included apology letter, stickers, magnet, and miniature Obey Giant poster.