Toys don't just have to be about cartoon characters with squeaky voices or superheroes in skintight skivvies. Toys can be about the works of influential artists who weren't successful during their lifetimes. In the case of Van Gogh, he only sold one painting before he died and his work was recognized as masterpieces post-mortem.Japanese manufacturer System Service pays homage to Van Gogh with a collection of toys which collect 10 of his works in miniature recreations. There's three self portraits including "Self Portrait with Straw Hat" and the famous "Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers" which sold at auction for nearly $40 million US dollars back in 1987. Other works featured include "The Yellow House" and "The Potato Eaters." The preorder info mentions a secret painting which is probably, "The Starry Night." Preorders ship in March 08.
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