Bionicles. Death Battle. Plok. What do they all have in common? That's right, the people making them just tried WAY too hard (and it worked out great.)
This video essay is a love letter to, and exploration of, artists that put their all into weird niche products. Artists like Greg Farshtey, Tim Follin, Brandon Yates, DevilArtemis, and other such fine people.
Hey if you read this thanks, let me know your favorite weird niche art that rocks way more than it should.
0:49 Tim Follin
4:35 Bionicle Lore
17:21 Death Battle