These cute little 5″ tall, high-quality PVC (plastic) in the likenesses of Frida Khalo, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer and Rembrandt are members of the Art History Heroes Collection from Today Is Art Day
Art History Heroes Collection
Having already launched Vincent and Frida, Today is Art Day is seeking funding for three new Mini Masters: Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer and Rembrandt via Kickstarter. The really well designed miniatures come with lots of little accessories, detachable parts, examples of their artwork and some unique touches like scent and luminescence.
The artist heroes are manufactured in China with the collaboration of Symbiote Studios, a custom USA toy manufacturer.
Vincent Van Gogh
The Vincent Van Gogh action figure comes with:
• 2 removable ears (Van Gogh cut his left ear)
• 1 bandaged ear
• 1 paintbrush
• 5 masterpieces and 1 cardboard easel
• 10 fun facts about the artist on the box
Buy him here
Frida Kahlo
The Frida Kahlo action figure comes with:
• A fresh wild rose scent (yes, you read that right)
• A detachable surrealist heart
• An attachable parrot
• An adorable monkey on her back
• 4 artworks inspired by Frida Kahlo and 1 cardboard easel
• 10 fun facts about the artist on the box
Buy her here
Now on Kickstarter:
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo comes with the following special features:
• Glow-in-the-dark hair, beard and eyebrows
• Fun accessories: book and feather
• Removable hat
• Masterpieces included: Mona Lisa, Lady with an Ermine, Annunciation, Virgin on the Rocks, The Last Supper.
Johannes Vermeer
Vermeer comes with the following special features:
• A pair of pearl earrings (synthetic pearls, made out of shells, 8 MM size)
• Signature pearl earring in his hand
• Paintbrush and pallet
• Removable hat
• Masterpieces included: Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Astronomer, The Milkmaid, Art of Painting.
Rembrandt
Rembrandt comes with the following special features:
• Customizable facial expressions based on his famous self-portraits
• Three sets of eyebrows and mouths (smiling, surprised, serious)
• Signature cape and stick
• Removable beret
• Masterpieces included: The Night Watch, Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Self-Portrait.
Along with specially designed individual boxes, each Art History Hero includes one mini-easel and 4 to 5 masterpieces that can be cut out from a cardboard insert.
Shop the Artist Heroes Collection here.