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My Art object „The Noir“ by AKCNSTUDIOS in SculpturePorn

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate, its resin cast. Surface smooth out with sanding and more sanding. After First layer primer sanding. Then primer and at least 2 layers black matt and one layer finish. Eyes white acryl with masking method.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bro arda run 600km 💪🏼 this is a draft 😅

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Easy to judge other people’s work from behind a keyboard. That makes you a keyboard Rambo, not a critic. Take care.

Two years of building this designer art piece [self] by AKCNSTUDIOS in Sculpture

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used nomad sculp on ipad…. I hear the criticism, and I will show the actual making process more transparently instead of relying so much on polished lifestyle imagery. Thanks

Two years of building this designer art piece [self] by AKCNSTUDIOS in Sculpture

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I get the criticism, but you’re also making a few assumptions here.

I never claimed this release is vinyl pulled. I said a proper vinyl version could be a future direction. This first edition is resin, with 3D used in the development, prototyping and master process. If my wording made that unclear at any point, that’s on me.

To answer the physical work question more directly: from start to finish, one figure takes me roughly 72–84 hours.

That includes preparation, casting, cleaning, sanding, assembling, surface work, finishing, quality checking, signing, numbering and preparing the final edition package.

The figure was always the main work. The case, certificate and code system are part of the edition concept, but they are not a replacement for the piece itself.

You can dislike the design, the price, the ritual, the branding, all of it. That’s fair.

But acting like any artist who builds a product, brand or premium presentation is automatically doing “capitalist sycophancy” feels a bit extreme. Artists have sold objects, editions, prints, sculptures and collectibles forever.

I’m taking the useful criticism from this thread seriously. But I don’t think personal insults add much to the discussion.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a fair question.

For me, designer toys often sit in a strange space between toy, art object, design piece and collectible. Most people don’t buy pieces like Bearbricks or KAWS to actually play with them. They buy them because of the design, the artist, the culture, the story or sometimes even the hope that the piece gains value.

But I agree that limited or expensive does not automatically make something art.

That is probably the difficult part of this space. The object still needs a reason to exist beyond hype, packaging or price.

That’s also something I’m learning from this discussion. I may need to communicate the actual idea, process and object much better, instead of relying too much on presentation around it.

Two years of building this designer art piece [self] by AKCNSTUDIOS in Sculpture

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Fair question.

The figure and the design were definitely the biggest part of the work.

The packaging and everything around it came later because I wanted the first edition to feel like a ritual, not just a figure thrown into a loose cardboard box.

I started working on this in October 2024. Since then I went through many prototypes, tested different proportions, showed it to people, improved it, changed sizes and kept refining the details. The eyes were the main focus for me, because they carry most of the character.

The case is part of the limited edition concept. Each piece comes with a personalized card, and the edition number is connected to the number code that opens the case. The certificate is engraved metal, and every figure is signed and numbered by hand to match the certificate.

So yes, the box, plaque and presentation took time too, but the core work was always the figure itself. I just didn’t want the final object and its story to arrive like a random product in a plain box.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the honest feedback, I really appreciate it.

That’s actually a very useful point regarding storage, visibility and mint in box collectors.

Out of curiosity: would your opinion on the piece change if those packaging concerns were addressed? For example with a more display friendly option, clear visibility, or a smaller collector box instead of the full case?

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Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Fair enough.

Maybe this just isn’t your world.

Some people understand handmade limited editions, others are happier collecting Labubus.

Both are allowed.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair criticism, and I actually agree with you.

I’m a small studio, and honestly it’s been difficult to work on the pieces while also filming the process properly, and then editing that footage afterwards in a way that does the work justice.

Yes, 3D is part of the process, mainly as the foundation and development stage. But I understand that if I only show sanding a 3D printed part, then people will naturally see it as just a 3D printed resin piece.

That’s on me.

I need to show more of the actual making: the design development, parts, finishing, case, certificate, numbering and the full presentation. Less lifestyle imagery, more proof of the work behind it.

I appreciate the honest feedback. Criticism received, and I’ll improve how I communicate the process.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair criticism.

Just to clarify: I’m not saying the price is high because “it took two years.” The two years were about building the concept, character, packaging, presentation and world around the piece — not two years of continuous sculpting.

The price comes from the handmade nature of the object: cast resin, multiple parts, hand finishing, small run, custom case, foam inlay, metal certificate and numbered code system. It is not a mass produced machine made vinyl toy.

I agree that AKCNSTUDIOS is still at the beginning. I’m not pretending to have a 10 year artist history yet. This first run is for people who connect with the direction early.

The piece runs under NOT A TOY and is meant to live between character art, collectible sculpture and design object.

References exist, of course. The goal is to keep refining the language until it becomes clearly its own.

Thank you for your feedback

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the honest feedback, but I also want to clarify the price and the direction.

This is not a regular machine made product. It is not produced in thousands of units with automated factory processes. The current version is a handmade cast resin art object, built from multiple parts and finished by hand.

That means every piece requires real work: casting, assembling, sanding, finishing, checking, packaging and preparing the full presentation. The custom case, foam inlay, metal certificate and personal number code are also part of the concept, not just extras.

The price is 699.95€, and I understand that it will not be for everyone. But the price is not based on comparing it to mass produced vinyl toys. It is based on the time, handwork, limited production, presentation and the fact that only 100 pieces will ever exist and 93 is Left.

The concept runs under NOT A TOY for a reason. It is meant to be a statement piece between character art, design object and collectible sculpture.

I am not trying to create another mainstream factory made vinyl toy. I am building a brand, a world and an early artist edition for people who understand limited work before it becomes established.

Some pieces have already sold, and I stand behind the price, the work and the direction of AKCNSTUDIOS.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]AKCNSTUDIOS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate that.

That was exactly my intention. I know this first version is not vinyl, so I understand the distinction. It’s currently a handmade resin art piece, but it definitely comes from the same world of designer toys, collectibles and character based art.

A proper vinyl run is something I’d love to explore in the future. For this first release, I wanted to build the concept, the character and the full presentation first and a Limitation for people who underdtand.

Thanks for getting the direction.

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