As we build Blokyz as a collectible and an IP, the distinction between design and story has been an interesting problem to ponder upon.
Do you need a story, or does design alone carry the weight?
Generally, collectibles, especially designer collectibles, don't necessarily need a story. Funko Pop or Bearbrick don't really have a story, there is a narrative but no story. Barbie for the longest time didn't have a story.
But they all have really strong designs, instantly identifiable. The original Blokyz silhouette, the androidish body, the trademark ear were designed to achieve this goal of long term instant identification and symbolism.
At the same time, to build value long term, you need a story and at the least you need a narrative.
Funko’s narrative could be, a system that allows you to collect all your fandoms in one place in one shape.
Bearbrick, I feel takes this and adds a layer of premiumness and exclusivity, ‘If your fandom is big enough, it may have a limited edition Bearbrick and if you are the biggest fan, you must have it’
Barbie and Lego have shown a third interesting path, especially Lego.
You could take a designer collectible, introduce interesting characters and then tell fresh and compelling stories to take the collectibles into a truly unique space.
With Blokyz, we feel we have a design that can over time develop a strong visual identity and let us produce a very wide range of characters. Objective with the lore is to give us creative freedom. To tell not one story. Any story.
So as the lore starts coming out, you will see each character and wonder what’s the story behind it. Sometimes you may wonder under what circumstances could these 2 characters ever come together.
And I believe this gives us incredible fuel for building fascinating stories
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Thanks for all the love everyone, We have been working very hard on Blokyz for nearly a year now.
Still heck of a lot to do, but great to see that the vibes are coming back!
There is so so much in store that I cannot wait to reveal, I hope you will love it as much as we do.
Though gotta say with all eyes on us, my anxiety levels are spiking lol, have always preferred building in silence