Busting out of the pages of Paul Pope’s THB comic book comes Kidrobot’s San Diego Comic Con 2008 exclusive Masked Karimbah, a 2 piece vinyl toy set. This amazingly detailed vinyl figure is “cast in Pope’s signature manga-meets-fine-art style” and includes two vinyl figures, an original 16 page comic and a secret vinyl throw in. (link) I’m hoping it’s not the Masked Karimbah’s signature fork, which I know he comes with.
Pope has described The Masked Karimbah as a cross between a Care Bear and a pro wrestler and his mighty steed Busyphillys as a magenta dog the size of a little Boston Terrier. These ridiculously detailed vinyl figures really bring Pope’s unique comic book characters to life and makes me a little bummed I’ll be missing out on all the fun at this year’s SDCC.
There are only 300 sets available, and each box set is $150. You can purchase these highly collectible designer vinyl toys at Kidrobot’s San Diego Comic Con booth #4529. As an added incentive, Kidrobot will be having an exclusive Paul Pole signing at their booth on July 26th from 1-4pm. This is Pole’s only appearance at SDCC 2008 so if you want to get any sketches or autographs on your vinyl figure set or THB comics make plans to stop by booth #4529 on the 26th.