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Kaws (1974) - KAWS Gachapin Mukku KACHAMUKKU Black
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Kaws (1974) - KAWS Gachapin Mukku KACHAMUKKU Black

This rare “KACHAMUKKU” Black Edition marks an exceptional collaboration between the world-renowned artist KAWS (Brian Donnelly) and the beloved Japanese TV characters Gachapin & Mukku, produced by MEDICOM TOY in 2021. The piece reinterprets the iconic children’s duo from Fuji TV’s long-running show Hirake! Ponkikki through KAWS’s distinctive lens of pop abstraction and melancholic surrealism. The hybrid character “KACHAMUKKU” fuses Gachapin’s adventurous green dinosaur form with Mukku’s furry red creature design, unified and reimagined through KAWS’s trademark “XX” eyes and sculptural balance of humor and detachment. This Black Edition variant introduces a monochromatic aesthetic—half in matte black, half in gloss graphite grey—highlighting the tension between contrast and cohesion, playfulness and darkness. The split-body composition is both whimsical and conceptually rich, showcasing KAWS’s fascination with duality, identity, and nostalgia. Artist: KAWS (Brian Donnelly) Collaboration: Gachapin × Mukku Title: KACHAMUKKU (Black Edition) Manufacturer: MEDICOM TOY, Japan Release Year: 2021 Material: Vinyl Height: 28 cm / 11 inches Edition Type: Limited Edition (Japan Domestic Release) Condition: Brand New Originally released through MEDICOM TOY’s official channels and select Japanese retailers, the piece quickly sold out upon release and has since become one of the most sought-after KAWS collaborative figures due to its cultural crossover between Western pop art and Japanese television heritage. “KACHAMUKKU” stands as a playful yet introspective commentary on collaboration, nostalgia, and the blending of global pop icons — a must-have for serious collectors of KAWS, MEDICOM TOY, and contemporary art figures alike. ◯Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. : Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding For more details, please refer to the following link: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees ◯Shipping Shipped by DHL or EMS with tracking number and compensation. Unless there are some irregularities such as bad weather or traffic problems, delivery can be made in about one week from the time of payment.

No. 98480732

No longer available
Kaws (1974) - KAWS Gachapin Mukku KACHAMUKKU Black

Kaws (1974) - KAWS Gachapin Mukku KACHAMUKKU Black

This rare “KACHAMUKKU” Black Edition marks an exceptional collaboration between the world-renowned artist KAWS (Brian Donnelly) and the beloved Japanese TV characters Gachapin & Mukku, produced by MEDICOM TOY in 2021. The piece reinterprets the iconic children’s duo from Fuji TV’s long-running show Hirake! Ponkikki through KAWS’s distinctive lens of pop abstraction and melancholic surrealism.

The hybrid character “KACHAMUKKU” fuses Gachapin’s adventurous green dinosaur form with Mukku’s furry red creature design, unified and reimagined through KAWS’s trademark “XX” eyes and sculptural balance of humor and detachment.

This Black Edition variant introduces a monochromatic aesthetic—half in matte black, half in gloss graphite grey—highlighting the tension between contrast and cohesion, playfulness and darkness. The split-body composition is both whimsical and conceptually rich, showcasing KAWS’s fascination with duality, identity, and nostalgia.

Artist: KAWS (Brian Donnelly)
Collaboration: Gachapin × Mukku
Title: KACHAMUKKU (Black Edition)
Manufacturer: MEDICOM TOY, Japan
Release Year: 2021
Material: Vinyl
Height: 28 cm / 11 inches
Edition Type: Limited Edition (Japan Domestic Release)
Condition: Brand New

Originally released through MEDICOM TOY’s official channels and select Japanese retailers, the piece quickly sold out upon release and has since become one of the most sought-after KAWS collaborative figures due to its cultural crossover between Western pop art and Japanese television heritage.

“KACHAMUKKU” stands as a playful yet introspective commentary on collaboration, nostalgia, and the blending of global pop icons — a must-have for serious collectors of KAWS, MEDICOM TOY, and contemporary art figures alike.


◯Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. : Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding

For more details, please refer to the following link:
https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees

◯Shipping
Shipped by DHL or EMS with tracking number and compensation.
Unless there are some irregularities such as bad weather or traffic problems, delivery can be made in about one week from the time of payment.

Bidding closed
Céline Paillusson
Expert
Gallery Estimate  € 600 - € 750

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