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Garage Works Industries and Made by Monster’s Chris Kong is the latest to be profiled as part of

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Garage Works Industries and Made by Monster’s Chris Kong is the latest to be profiled as part of Vans OffTheWall.tv’s chronicle of various movers and shakers in a variety of different artistic mediums. Catching up with him on the streets of Hong Kong, the toy maker/designer/artist talks about the technical aspects of crafting unique works as well as the countless influences his predecessors in the industry have had on his career. With a clear understanding of what has come before him, Kong has his sights set on continuing his evolution as an artist.

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