Posted by Miranda May 04, 2011

Benny the Dreamer is a cute (not so little) figure produced by Okedoki and VTSS Toys. Limited to 200 pieces, he stands at 11.5" and is produced from Polystone with a leather scarf. Retailing at $280 each one is individually hand painted, and is packaged in a laser etched bamboo box with metal engraved plaque stating production number.

 



Okedoki's intention with Benny the Dreamer:



"I’ve always loved the dichotomy of innocence and wisdom. I wanted to combine these

two aspects into one figure, and make it unified. That was how the enlightened multiple

eye rabbit came about. He represented the wisdom and clarity, the transcending force to

see beyond social and cultural constructs. Benny represents innocence and pure

emotional energy, the child in all of us.



The figure went through many stages of transformation over the year I was sculpting it,

which was reflected in my personal life. I had gotten very ill as I was in the final sculpting

phase of it, and had to focus my energy to have it completed in time to send it to Taiwan for

production.



So, this project was very significant to me, because it represents a chapter in my life that

was very challenging. So I suppose Benny also represents hope and perseverance. I

finished painting him, then gave him the name Benny the Dreamer, because I wanted Benny

to inspire others to go after their dreams; to pursue what is truly in their hearts." -Okedoki

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