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I’ve entered into the crazy world of Kidrobot (KR).  It started with my collection, and now I’m starting my own series. (maybe)

First up, a gift for newly-weds – The Opposites.

The Opposites

A birthday gift – The Protector.

Akira Nin The Protector

To celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2012, in conjunction with a contest held by China – 龍的傳人 Descendants of Dragon.

龍的傳人 Descendants of Dragon

The Chinese people are known as the descendants of dragons “龍的傳人”. In this figurine, the androgynous child has on a dragon “suit”: covering the head to the foot. Only the face of the child is visible – showing its innocence, honesty and bravery.

The original figurine is of Kidrobot’s DIY Dunny, but the dragon’s infamous beard, whiskers, eyebrows and horns were sculpted onto the figurine. The dragon ensemble is blood red in color, symbolizing life, energy and tenacity. Instead of a simple hand, the arm of the figurine has wing-like fiery appendages. Much like the dragon, the Chinese, as the descendants, will take flight and soar to greater heights in everything that they undertake.

A base stand was also created; the soil of where the Chinese is thought to have risen from.  The blue orb on the child’s feet is his/her source of power – filled with water.

An accompanying product box was also designed, to symbolize the origin of this water dragon, a home for it (akin to China being the home to the billions of Chinese). Using a traditional Chinese writing of the “dragon,” the symbol has also been inserted on to the box to complete this toy and it’s packaging.

This product is all encompassing of nature’s elements: earth, water, fire, wood (paper) and metal.  It wishes to bring good fortune, health, peace and love in the years ahead: from a child dressed as a dragon to the rest of the world.