It sits there. Grinning. Holding something it shouldn't.
THE SPLIT & PEEL is the next designer sculpture by AKCNSTUDIOS – and the first piece of the NOT A TOY collection that doesn't just stand still, but tells a scene: a monkey with a visor peels a banana. Except the banana isn't one.
What THE SPLIT & PEEL is
A limited art toy sculpture in matte black resin. The visor with the white slits is the signature of the collection – the same handwriting as THE NOIR and THE NINE. The grin is deliberately left smooth: the stones are set later, one by one, by hand – not molded in.
- Size: 12 cm
- Edition: Edition of 50, numbered and signed by AKCN
- Material: Resin, matte black
- Origin: Designed on the iPad, made in Germany
- Packaging: Black box
Why a designer sculpture and not a toy
AKCN works on the line between art toy and sculpture. The figures are made for the shelf, the desk, the display case – as an object in the room, not a trading card. That's why the collection is called NOT A TOY. Every piece is individually crafted, refined, numbered and signed. If you're wondering what separates mass production from a limited sculpture, Resin vs. Vinyl has the answer.
The story behind the visor
Everyone wears a mask and smiles – no matter how they feel. Only the eyes tell the truth. That's why AKCNSTUDIOS figures have no face, only eyes. THE SPLIT & PEEL keeps them behind a visor. And grins anyway.
When is the release?
Date follows. Newsletter subscribers get the link first – before Instagram, before the site. 50 pieces. No second run.
Until then: Collecting Art Toys – the Beginner's Guide explains what collectors should look for in limited editions. And After the Labubu Hype shows why small runs are in demand again.
FAQ
What is THE SPLIT & PEEL?
A limited designer sculpture by AKCNSTUDIOS: a monkey with a visor peeling a banana. 12 cm, matte black resin, edition of 50.
When is THE SPLIT & PEEL available?
The release date is announced via newsletter. Subscribers receive the purchase link first.
Where is the figure made?
Designed and made in Germany. Every piece is individually crafted, refined, numbered and signed.
Is THE SPLIT & PEEL a toy?
No. The collection is called NOT A TOY – the figures are art objects for shelf, display case and interior.
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