Quick answer
Choose Bomb Cat - Black if you want an affordable, 7.5-inch resin art multiple with a 50-piece edition and a well-documented LA Weekly illustration backstory. Choose Shayu - Black & Gold if you want a scarce, mountable Shark Toof piece with 24K gold-leaf details and only 5 signed and numbered copies in existence.
The two figures solve different display problems
Bomb Cat - Black is a 7.5-inch resin sculpture, so it works on a standard shelf, desk, or cabinet top next to other Munky King releases. It does not need wall space or hardware.
Shayu - Black & Gold is a mountable resin figure with hardware included. It is 6.5 inches in diameter and 7 inches long. That means you can hang it or set it on a surface, but the mount gives you a display option Bomb Cat does not offer. If your shelf space is already full, Shayu can go on a wall.
Edition size changes how you should buy
Bomb Cat - Black is an edition of 50 released in 2013. It sold out at release, so any copy you find now is secondary market. A larger edition means more examples exist, but it also means condition and completeness vary more between listings.
Shayu - Black & Gold is an edition of 5 released in 2016. With only five copies, you are unlikely to see many listings at once. When one appears, the decision window is short. The catalog price reflects that scarcity, and the comparison price shows the gap between catalog and original retail.
Material and finish details that affect long-term care
Both figures are resin, which is durable but can chip at thin edges if dropped. Bomb Cat has a black finish with no listed metal accents. Shayu - Black & Gold has a black satin finish with 24K gold-leaf teef.
Gold leaf is a surface application, not solid gold. Avoid abrasive cloths or solvents on the teef. A soft dry brush or gentle microfiber wipe is safer for both figures. Keep them out of direct sunlight to slow any finish changes.
What the collaboration history adds to the decision
Bomb Cat - Black is based on an Anthony Ausgang illustration for the cover of LA Weekly in 2000 and was sculpted by Dave Pressler. That chain of artist, illustrator, and sculptor gives the piece a specific place in Munky King's collab history.
Shayu - Black & Gold is a Shark Toof piece. It comes in a custom wooden box that is signed and numbered, and the figure itself is numbered and signed. If you value original packaging as part of the artwork, Shayu's box is a display object on its own.
Decision rules for buying either figure
- If your budget is under $100: Bomb Cat - Black is the only one of the two that fits. Shayu - Black & Gold is priced well above that range. Do not stretch for Shayu if it means skipping condition checks on a cheaper copy.
- If you have limited shelf space: Choose Shayu - Black & Gold because it is mountable and can go on a wall. Bomb Cat needs a flat surface. If you cannot mount anything, Bomb Cat is the simpler choice. Measure your wall or shelf before you buy, not after.
- If you want the piece with the deepest collab backstory: Bomb Cat - Black has a documented 2000 LA Weekly cover origin, an Anthony Ausgang illustration, and a Dave Pressler sculpt. Shayu - Black & Gold has a Shark Toof artist identity and a signed wooden box. Pick based on which artist lineage matters more to you.
- If you are buying as a long-term hold: Shayu - Black & Gold has an edition of 5, which is a stronger scarcity signal than Bomb Cat's edition of 50. But scarcity only matters if the piece is complete. For Shayu, insist on the signed wooden box. For Bomb Cat, insist on no restoration or repaint. Ask for photos of the edition number and signature before paying.
- If you are new to resin figures: Start with Bomb Cat - Black. It costs less, the edition is larger, and there is more room to learn how to handle and display resin without risking a five-piece edition. Move to Shayu once you know your display environment is stable.
Product facts
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Bomb Cat - Black: Resin figure, 7.5 inches tall, edition of 50, released 07/16/2013, based on an Anthony Ausgang LA Weekly illustration and sculpted by Dave Pressler. A mid-size resin edition of 50 is easier to place on a shelf and easier to find than a micro-edition, but you should still verify the figure has no chips or repairs.
Bomb Cat - Black
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Shayu - Black & Gold: Mountable resin figure, 6.5 inches diameter and 7 inches long, edition of 5, released 11/19/2016, with 24K gold-leaf teef and a signed and numbered custom wooden box. The edition of 5 and the signed wooden box make this a scarcity-driven purchase, so confirm the box, signature, and mount hardware are all present before buying.
Shayu - Black & Gold
Who each figure fits
Best for
- Collectors who want an affordable Munky King resin collab with a clear art-history reference
- Shelf or desk display where a 7.5-inch figure fits without mounting
- Buyers who prefer a larger edition and more available listings
Not for
- Collectors who need a wall-mounted display and cannot use a flat surface
- Buyers who want the smallest possible edition and do not mind a higher price
- Anyone unwilling to verify signatures, boxes, or condition before purchase
