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Who knew that a circle with a giant mouth and tiny eyes could have such interesting anatomy beneath the surface. Pac-man’s skull was carefully crafted by artist Le Gentil Garcon after studying the skulls of human and predatory animals. He even collaborated with paleontologist Francois Escuille to make the most accurate representation right down to the tiny sacrum on his back-end.
The skull is 65cm in diameter and made of resin.
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That is just so much more cool than Damien Hirsts
Ha, and only a mere fraction of the price!
Next he should do a D&D Beholder!
No eye sockets. This is clearly anatomically incorrect
ha! this is awesome! he should make a copy of it and bury it in a archeology site and shot film of the student who uncovers it!
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