HONG KONG: Intricately detailed Hong Kong protester figurines have become the latest must-have collectables as toy stores recreate the movement's street battles with police in their shop displays.
Their models boast many features of the street protests, which have upended Hong Kong for the last seven months in the most serious challenge to Beijing's rule since the city's 1997 handover. "We want to make them as detailed as possible so that they can evoke empathy in people," Charlie said."SELF-CENSORSHIP"Other elements were built from scratch.
Priced at about HK$900 per set, the different parts of their products had to be manufactured in seven countries to avoid political sensitivities - especially in mainland China. "People play with toys in pursuit of happiness, especially during hard times," said the shop owner, who asked for anonymity fearing reprisals in the febrile political atmosphere.
We Hongkongers have strong beliefs in FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY👊👊Despite tough time, we shall never surrender in the battle of FREEDOM🔥 Just wish the world could keep eyes on Hongkong, StandwithHongKong & BoycottChina to safeguard human rights from totalitarianism's invasion
The models symbolize the determination of our FreedomFighters and we will continue to resist until CCP steps down and fulfils 5demands BoycottChina AnywherebutChina StandwithHK
So cool!
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Not only are the figurines beautiful, but they are actual reminders of what happened in the past 7 months and how the gov't has failed it's people. They should be placed in the national museum after the war is won. FreeHongKong FightForFreedomStandWithHongKong
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These figurines are one of the Arts which record HKGERS’ fight in this 8 months. The inaction of the cruel puppet officials to our demands, the brutality of political regression by hkpolicebrutality & the determination & courage of HKGERS persists on our demands..
so cool.I want it
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This s cool
This is our collective identity and memory.
those characters are telling us there were some real story behind! hkprotest 5DemandsNot1Less FightForFreedomStandWithHongKong
Let's see how they create the figures. We could know more about HongKong social unrest in a fun way and to release stress.
Another way to remind every HK ppl what happened in the past 7 months.
How can we not mention Hong Kong Lady Liberty.
They should consider producing models for these disgusting Hong Kong police too
The movement shows Hongkongers hv unlimited ideas. It reveals that creative industry which did not developed well in past years is due to lack of support from the useless government, who only spent money in helping China immigrants & buidling infrastructure to link with China.
I visited indepentent Lunar New Year fairs and an elder wrote Chinese red banner (揮春). My lucky message is 'May glory be to Hong Kong'. His technique is very good and this banner would be posted for whole year. YellowEconomicCircle StandWithHongKong AnywherebutChina
The figures reminded us the bravery of Hong Kong protesters StandWithHongKong
These Hong Kong protest models represent bravery and courage.
Every single piece would be a way to remember what HKers went thru in the past 7 months. These are all going to be a very important part of HK history.
Another model maker's works, based on Woody toys head. Facebook page:
Behind the figures, there are people, there are spirits; there lives which has been sacrificed for freedom and democracy. They are far more than toys and plz, StandWithHongKong FreeHongKong FightForFreedom
That’s the creativity of HKers, especially the teenagers. 5DemandsNot1Less StandwithHK
The Hong Kong protest models are loved by Hong Kongers.
Mario2.0 Yay don't have to doubt whether it's a photo editing, it's real life event :) HongKongProtests
Those are the blood and tears with marks in all true Hong Kongers soul . We shall not forget and never give up . History will record Hong Kong protestors along the way
These figures symbolize us our beliefs and strong wishes in freedom and democracy in Hong Kong uprising movement. HKPoliceTerrorists cannot stop us from fighting back for autonomy. We must be strong at frontline, fighting for FiveDemandsNotOneLess. FreeHK is a must!
Hongkongers not only make protest models, but we also make beautiful artworks to stick on Lennon wall. We hope to promote future demonstrations, raise morale and awareness among various communities and districts, and show our perseverance in fighting for freedom and democracy.
Always in full support to all lovely protestors who bravely fighting for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong
These models belong to every HKer. From summer to winter, our protest lasted more than 7 months. We are not giving up. We will fight till our last man. We shall never surrender!
We know fighting for freedom and democracy is not something easy or relaxing. However, on the other hand, we also hope these pretty models can help stabalise the momentum of the movement to face upcoming challenges. StandWithHongKong BoycottChina Weneeduniversalsuffrage
We Hongkongers made a big one and put it at the peak of a hill. She is our Goddess of Democracy, who is wearing a mask & taking action to FightForFreedom. StandWithHongKong 5DemandsNot1Less
Big pig symbol at another pro-protests cafe :)
We know fighting for freedom and democracy is not something easy. However, on the other hand, we also hope the momentum of the movement can be stabilised to face upcoming challenges. FightForFreedom StandWithHongKong BoycottHongKong Weneeduniversalsuffrage
Like Yellow economic circle, it is a symbol of democracy movement in Hong Kong. It reminds that we shall never give up and fight for our demands.
be water my friends. HKer never give up! 5DemandsNot1Less HKprotests
So beautiful 😀
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What can you do besides poking a little fun. Sad but true. StandWithHongKong
多謝每一位手足 Thank you every fellow HongKong protesters, all age and nationalities, homekong or abroad. 🙏🏼🦾💪🏼
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That's very beautiful !
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Faster election ...... Opposition protest so much , go and stand for Elections lah , see who win ?
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