Terracotta Ape – Yuan Yong by Winson Classic Creation

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Winson Ma’s new Terracotta Ape – Yuan Yong 1/6 figure waS inspired by his visit to the renowned Terracotta Warrior statues—created for the first Emperor of China’s tomb as an afterlife protective force—in Xian, China.  Yuan Yong, a loyal ape warrior, to the first emperor, Qin Shi Yuang, is part of Ma’s new imaginative story in which apes from the future played an instrumental role in the development of China.

The elaborate Yuan Yong 1/6 art toy recasts the Terracotta Warrior in the image of the artist’s signature ape characters.  While the weapons and equipment are modelled after those of the period, Ma’s modern, urban aesthetic is at play as well.  Yuan Yong’s suit of armor subtly resembles a down jacket, a common fashion choice for the artist’s apes.

Yuan Yong’s elaborate arsenal and armory includes a long sword, axe, meteor hammer, armor, leg guards, shield and more. The figure also ships with a Terracotta Warriors Bust which doubles as display and storage for the figure’s heads (ape and horse).

An edition of 100, the Terracotta Ape – Yuan Yong 1/6 art toy is available for pre-order directly from Winson Classic Creation for HK$2,300/US$295.