{"id":3458,"date":"2018-05-25T15:44:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T15:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/actionacademy.co\/vinyl-pulse\/kronk-x-kidrobot-indie-eagle-528\/"},"modified":"2018-05-25T15:44:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T15:44:18","slug":"kronk-x-kidrobot-indie-eagle-528","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinylpulse.com\/2018\/05\/kronk-x-kidrobot-indie-eagle-528.html","title":{"rendered":"Kronk x Kidrobot – Indie Eagle 3″ Dunny (5.28)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kidrobot<\/a> will release the extremely well-designed Indie Eagle 3\u201d Dunny<\/strong> from Kronk<\/a> on Memorial Day<\/strong> (5.28)\u2014likely at 9 AM PDT<\/a>\u2014 for $14.99. <\/strong>The Red, White and Blue design featuring a Bald Eagle celebrates the United States of America generally and Independence (Day) specifically. The \u2018Celebrating Indie Spirit\u2019 phrase on the top of the box seems to remind us that Independence is a way of life, a way of doing, creating and being.<\/p>\n

The starry-eyed eagle rockin\u2019 shades is front and center with an animated expression. Kronk has worked numerous symbols and references into the overall design, some distinct and fairly obvious, while others are considerably more subtle.\u00a0 One the subtle side are the highlights on the Eagle\u2019s beak which upon a closer look, resemble a torch \u2013 likely a reference to the Statue of Liberty.<\/p>\n

On the torso, we find the Eye of Providence\u2014<\/strong>an eye embedded in a pyramid. This familiar symbol, found on the back of the dollar bill represents the watchful eye of God. Centered below the pyramid we have 13 stars, representing the thirteen founding colonies, arranged as seen on the country\u2019s coat of arms, The Great Seal of the United States. This arrangement is also seen on the box which features an excerpt of a letter Founding Father John Adams<\/strong> wrote to his wife Abigail on the eve of the Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1776). In writing this post, I found myself referring to Wikipedia extensively, particularly for the 13-star configuration and the letter excerpt.\u00a0 Beyond an impressive design, Indie Eagle is also a study in the imagery of the American Revolution.<\/p>\n

The rear of the Indie Eagle features the clearest reference to Independence Day with the \u201804\u2019 on the left ear and \u201807\u2019 on the right ear\u2014interestingly, not in the expected right to left order. The concentric star pattern on the back of the head reminds me just a bit of the daredevil Evil Knievel\u2014which definitely makes me \u2018old\u2019 and likely just a random association.\u00a0 The rear torso features 13 stars circling what may be the Washington Monument. The design extends down each side, transitioning from blue to strips of red which seem to resemble feathers, perhaps a recognition of American Indians or a continuation of the Eagle theme.<\/p>\n

Kronk\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Indie Eagle 3\u201d Dunny<\/strong> features\u00a0 a cohesive design celebrating the \u2018Indie Spirit\u2019 by incorporating numerous symbols of American Independence.\u00a0 Beyond the impressive design, the printing lives up to Kronk\u2019s ambitious creation, no small feat given the relatively small canvas.\u00a0 Indie Eagle will be available starting on Memorial Day from Kidrobot and select retailers for $14.99.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kidrobot will release the extremely well-designed Indie Eagle 3\u201d Dunny from Kronk on Memorial Day (5.28)\u2014likely at 9 AM PDT\u2014 for $14.99. The Red, White and Blue design featuring a Bald Eagle celebrates the United States of America generally and Independence (Day) specifically. The \u2018Celebrating Indie Spirit\u2019 phrase on the top of the box seems … <\/p>\n