Raphael Pizza Bomber Fig

Turnstone · 08-09-2021, 04:17 PM

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Produ...g&utm_content=

Anyone know the history behind this? I don’t remember it from Eastman and Laird.

*mikey0* · 08-09-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Turnstone

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Produ...g&utm_content=

Anyone know the history behind this? I don’t remember it from Eastman and Laird.

It’s based on The Flower Thrower by the street artist Banksy.

Turnstone · 08-09-2021, 04:44 PM

Thanks for that. Now it’s definitely a pass for me.

Dask · 08-09-2021, 05:17 PM

Do people dislike Banksy?

Turnstone · 08-09-2021, 07:37 PM

Never heard of him but street art isn’t art for me. Shame they wasted an Eastman and Laird inspired figure on a lame concept.

Dask · 08-09-2021, 08:21 PM

Interesting that you mention that. Banksy wasn’t meant to be simple or lame street art. The Flower Thrower (by substituting a weapon with flowers) was a political gesture for peace. The imagery was intended to capture the essence of the 1960’s campus and street riots scene. That's why the image is so prevalent in pop culture and a favorite among social activists.

italianice388 · 08-09-2021, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Do people dislike Banksy?

he's kind of "i'm 14 and this is deep" for art

Dask · 08-09-2021, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by italianice388

he's kind of "i'm 14 and this is deep" for art

I have no personal attachment to Banksy and I was just trying to figure out if public perception has changed since a few years ago...

However, having said this, the Raphael figure (statue?) does look pretty awesome and I would be interested if the price tag wasn't in Mondo territory...

*Discogod* · 08-10-2021, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Do people dislike Banksy?

As a person, yes. Some of his art's pretty good (although I prefer more old-school Wildstyle art), but I've heard from more than one mutual acquaintance that he's got his head up his arse.

08-09-2021, 04:17 PM	#1
Turnstone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 734	Raphael Pizza Bomber Fig https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Produ...g&utm_content= Anyone know the history behind this? I don’t remember it from Eastman and Laird.

08-09-2021, 08:21 PM	#6
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,112	Interesting that you mention that. Banksy wasn’t meant to be simple or lame street art. The Flower Thrower (by substituting a weapon with flowers) was a political gesture for peace. The imagery was intended to capture the essence of the 1960’s campus and street riots scene. That's why the image is so prevalent in pop culture and a favorite among social activists. Last edited by Dask; 08-09-2021 at 08:52 PM.

08-09-2021, 04:44 PM	#3
Turnstone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 734	Thanks for that. Now it’s definitely a pass for me.

08-09-2021, 05:17 PM	#4
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,112	Do people dislike Banksy?

08-09-2021, 07:37 PM	#5
Turnstone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 734	Never heard of him but street art isn’t art for me. Shame they wasted an Eastman and Laird inspired figure on a lame concept.