The prototype of the Yao: The Beauty of Vanishing resin art toy (8.5) was one of the clear highlights of the Merry Go Round / Devil Toys booth at this April’s Shanghai Toy Show. It’s a surreal, striking take on the most famous mouse of all. Created by Taiwanese artist Huang Zhengyao, the piece is a 3D translation of his eerie Disappeared series paintings featuring pop culture icons with elongated, distorted faces.
The final figure has a bit more of a friendly feel with his arms confidently placed on his hips versus the more neutral pose of the STS prose which featured his arms at his side. Limited to 99 pieces, Yao: The Beauty of Vanishing with included certificate of authenticity will be available for pre-order on Friday (9.13) at 8 AM PDT direct from Devil Toys for $230 (includes worldwide shipping). It will also be offered from select retailers including myplasticheart who is offering it for $269.99. The figure is slated to ship sometime in November.
