adFunture SC YOKA: Charity Project

As many residents of China’s Sichuan area still struggle to return to normality following a devastating earthquake last month, the humanitarian efforts are still at a pinnacle as the outpouring of support continues. Toy-makers adFunture have joined forces with an all-star cast of global brands, on a special edition YOKA vinyle figure. The list of collaborators include DITA Eyewear, Staple Design, Suitman, Revelator, Black Cross, GUE and Puma. All sales will be strictly donate to the Red Cross Society of China. The 10” vinyl figures will go on sale, June 12th at adfunture.com.

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As many residents of China’s Sichuan area still struggle to return to normality following a devastating earthquake last month, the humanitarian efforts are still at a pinnacle as the outpouring of support continues. Toy-makers adFunture have joined forces with an all-star cast of global brands, on a special edition YOKA vinyle figure. The list of collaborators include DITA Eyewear, Staple Design, Suitman, Revelator, Black Cross, GUE and Puma. All sales will be strictly donate to the Red Cross Society of China. The 10” vinyl figures will go on sale, June 12th at adfunture.com.

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