3, 2, 1, PLAY YOURSELF!

Whether it's platform or side-scrolling shooter games, we've all pulled secret all-nighters glued to the TV playing video games. And don't even get started on cartoons – that's basically how we acquired the essential life-skill of eating cereal without looking down at our bowls. 

Knowing how much these forms of entertainment meant for kids (and even adults) since the 80s and 90s, to turn "Play Yourself" by Christian Brennan into a kickass designer art toy was a no-brainer. Perhaps it could become friends with Maneki-Dino by Juce Gace.

This work began as a sketch in 2015, marrying retro video-games and nostalgic characters. The illustration was made the classic mascot for IamRetro, under the brand Counter Balance, and we are proud to be able to turn this killer illustration into a polystone art collectible!

IamRetro Classic Mascot Hard Enamel pin. Image belongs to IamRetro

 

This idea subsequently evolved into a series of different characters with various controller heads, in different situations. Psst...even really naughty ones. Check out some of these awesome illustrations!

Play Yourself by Christian Brennan is a 7" Polystone designer art toy that will be available for preorder on Saturday, 1 September, 10 a.m. EDT. Mighty Jaxx VIPs may lock in your orders 24 hours earlier! Check out our other VIP privileges too... so be here again to geddit, a limited edition of only 200 for this piece awaits!