SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In his second
exclusive release with eBay, one of the world's most diverse
and dynamic marketplaces, renowned street artist Buff
Monster is releasing his first-ever set of jumbo Melty Misfits
card packs, featuring 20 new characters and newly redrawn artwork
and lettering on the boxes and wrappers. Beginning today at
10am PT, art collectors and fans can
visit eBay.com/StayMelty to collect the Jumbos as full boxes
(edition of 200) and loose packs (edition of around 200).
"My first eBay-exclusive release in August sold out super fast
so the time is right for a new full series," said Buff Monster. "I
take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship in everything I
do, and this new series continues my commitment to deliver the best
cards possible, and now they're bigger! The new size allows me to
include signed and numbered silkscreen prints, for example, which
just wouldn't really work at the usual trading card size."
"Buff is an innovator and master of his craft and we're
confident our eBay community of collectors will appreciate the
attention to detail, new characters and updated artwork this new
release offers," said Nicole
Colombo, a General Manager at eBay. "Our marketplace is the
ideal platform for experimentation and new artistic formats because
shoppers consider us a destination for those fresh releases, unique
works and covetable pieces."
An Exclusive World of Misfits
Buff Monster's Melty
Misfits trading cards originally debuted in April 2012 and over the years, the series has
developed its own cult following. For this new release, Buff opted
for his first-ever jumbo pack -- which he's been interested in
pursuing for years -- and took advantage of New York's shelter-in-place order to create
the intricate designs of the new characters earlier this year.
Release highlights include:
- The new jumbo cards measure 5x7 inches; at exactly twice the
length and width, they are four times the size of traditional
trading cards.
- Each full box contains a complete base set of 20 sticker cards,
a full set of four signed and numbered silkscreen prints, a vinyl
sticker sheet, variants, an error card and a folded poster.
- There are also rare, original sketch cards and Golden Tickets
randomly inserted into the boxes; if you find one of three Golden
Tickets, Buff will create a new work for you.
- Each loose pack contains a mix of base cards, a variant card
and may also come with special inserts, such as vinyl sticker
sheets and errors.
Shoppers can visit ebay.com/StayMelty to purchase the latest
Buff Monster release, and follow @eBay on Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram for more information on art drops and collaborations.
eBay by the Numbers
- eBay has 1.5 billion plus listings
- eBay has 182 million active buyers worldwide
- 71% of items ship for free in U.S., U.K. and DE
- 81% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- $17.1 billion mobile volume on
the eBay platform
- 530 million downloads of eBay Inc. apps across the globe
About eBay
eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader including the Marketplace and Classifieds
platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers
around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity for
all. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. For more information about the company and its global
portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
About Buff Monster
Buff Monster is a New York City street artist who uses bright
colors, bold lines and funny characters to make the world a better
place. He names heavy metal music, ice cream, pop art, Japanese
culture and graffiti as major influences. For over 20 years, he has
painted murals around the world and is included in Banksy's
Oscar-nominated documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop." His
meticulously-executed paintings have been shown in galleries around
the world; the Bristol City Museum has a painting in their
permanent collection. He's worked with some of the most
recognizable brands, such as Disney, Hello Kitty, Samsung, Nike and
Coca-Cola. In 2020, he did the lettering for Justin Bieber's latest album, "Changes." Under
the Stay Melty brand, he releases a variety of limited-edition
collectibles, including toys, prints, stickers and trading
cards.
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