AKCNSTUDIOS has officially unveiled “THE NINE,” a limited-edition resin striker sculpture that captures football’s most threatening moment in an explosive forward-driving pose. Broad shoulders, exaggerated movement, oversized hands, and windswept hair make this 20cm sculpture a fusion of football iconography, animated power, and gallery-ready collectibility.
This is AKCNSTUDIOS’ second collector sculpture, following the release of “THE NOIR” – a piece that explored themes of identity and masks. If “THE NOIR” was an introspective, quiet work, then “THE NINE” is a bold statement of outward explosive power.
“THE NINE” is designed as a striker captured at the very moment of launch – a massive reaching hand, windswept hair, a grin beneath visor-style shades, and the bold number 9 on the chest combine to create a dynamic figure that appears ready to burst off its base at any moment. AKCNSTUDIOS positions this piece as a “collector sculpture” rather than a standard art toy, emphasising its “energy frozen in motion”.
In terms of materials and craftsmanship, each piece is handcrafted from resin, individually cast, hand-painted, and numbered. Standing 20cm tall, it is offered in two colourways: a Full-Color Edition and a Black Edition, each limited to just 20 pieces globally. The sculpture is priced at €1,250, with worldwide shipping available and pre-order delivery scheduled for September. SpankyStokes readers can use code SPANKY20 for a €20 discount.
AKCNSTUDIOS is an emerging designer sculpture brand. Its debut piece, “THE NOIR” – a fully matte black resin figure featuring an animal-headed, suited figure wearing a mask – explored the concept of “the masks we wear,” with a global edition of 100 pieces. From the quiet contemplation of “THE NOIR” to the explosive motion of “THE NINE,” AKCNSTUDIOS is building its own collectible sculpture universe through two distinctly different aesthetic approaches.
FAQ
Q: What is the price and edition size of the “THE NINE” sculpture?
A: Each colourway is limited to 20 pieces globally, priced at €1,250.
Q: What are the materials and dimensions of this piece?
A: It is handcrafted from resin, individually cast, hand-painted, and numbered, standing 20cm tall.
Source: AKCNSTUDIOS
