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RISK-OLEUM Red Dawn of The Canmans Artist Edition 213 Vinyl Art Toy by Risk Rock x Comikaze Limited Edition Collectible Sculpture Figure Fine Artwork by Graffiti Pop Street Artist.
2013 Limited Edition of 200 Artwork Size 4x7 New In Box Stamped Vinyl Fine Art Toy Riskoleum Figure Sculpture. Mad Society Kings, Art Work Rebels, Angels Will Rise, West Coast Artists (AWR/MSK/TSL/WCA) Graffiti Street Artist Risk Rock. Vinyl Figure with Moveable Arms and a Detachable Top that Pops Off to Reveal Hollow Storage Inside.
RISK-OLEUM Red Canman 213 Artist Edition by Risk Rock in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Los Angeles graffiti icon Risk designed the Risk-Oleum 213 Risk Rock Red vinyl Canman figure as his exclusive release for Stan Lee's Comikaze 2013. Limited to 200 pieces, the figure is part of The Canmans series, originally created by fellow LA graffiti artist Tyke, celebrating graffiti culture through collectible spray can-inspired vinyl figures. The RISK-OLEUM Red Canman 213 Artist Edition is a 2013 vinyl sculpture designed by legendary graffiti artist Kelly Graval, known as Risk Rock, in collaboration with Comikaze. Produced as a limited edition of only 200 pieces, this 4 by 7 inch art toy transforms the classic Rust-Oleum spray paint can into a fully formed, collectible character. This figure features moveable arms, a hollow body with pop-off cap, and fully illustrated branding inspired by graffiti culture and American consumer iconography. As part of the original The Canmans series, it stands out for its blend of nostalgic form, function, and contemporary fine art sculptural appeal. Created in homage to the tools of graffiti and the culture it comes from, the RISK-OLEUM Red edition holds a unique place in the development of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork as a legitimate sculptural movement.
Form, Function, and Graffiti Iconography
The design of the RISK-OLEUM figure pays tribute to the Rust-Oleum brand, a staple of graffiti supply for decades. Risk Rock reimagines the can as a full-body character, complete with spray-paint arms dipped in red paint, a devil mascot graphic, and the infamous Stop Rust slogan stylized in dripping graffiti text. The front of the can is labeled 213 Risk Rock Red, a direct reference to Risk’s Los Angeles origins and personal brand of visual rebellion. The figure includes crew call-outs to AWR, MSK, TSL, and WCA, making it an encoded visual history of West Coast graffiti. What appears to be a novelty toy is actually layered with cultural signals that only insiders of the scene fully understand, making it both a display piece and a coded tribute to decades of street influence.
Limited Edition Vinyl Production and Collector Appeal
Produced in soft vinyl and boxed in custom window packaging labeled Dawn of The Canmans, this figure blurs the line between art toy and sculpture. The hollow interior adds interactivity and function, while the detachable spray cap top adds dimension. Limited to only 200 pieces worldwide and individually numbered, the figure becomes not just an artwork but a collectible tied to street culture heritage. Its rarity and authenticity are reinforced by official crew markings and the design being directly handled by Risk himself. These attributes help it cross into fine art territory while retaining the humor, aggression, and style of graffiti’s raw language. Unlike mass-produced pop toys, this edition holds value as a handmade concept with cultural roots, giving collectors something both personal and iconic.
Risk Rock’s Role in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork
Kelly Graval, better known as Risk, has been a central figure in American graffiti since the early 1980s. Based in Los Angeles, he was among the first to paint freeway overpasses, freight trains, and commercial billboards on the West Coast. His work in The Canmans series continues his tradition of blending style writing with sculpture, fashion, and merchandise in ways that redefine how graffiti can be collected and displayed. RISK-OLEUM Red serves as a visual artifact of this crossover: it encapsulates spray can culture, graffiti attitude, and toy design into one cohesive figure. This art toy acts as a functional sculpture that tells the story of graffiti's material history while asserting its place in modern collectible fine art. The Canman series, especially editions like this one, prove that Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork is not confined to walls but can live just as powerfully in three dimensions.
