Release Details: This figure was a limited edition release in 2013, often associated with a limited run of 520 pieces, frequently featuring a "520" or "Limited" card. It was available for sale in the museum shops, in the Tokidoki flagship store in Los Angeles, online at tokidoki.it, and in a limited number of selected retailers world-wide.Pricing Context: While previous 5-inch sofubi unicornos had sold for around $84, the Cappuccino figure had a significantly higher retail price of $150, which collectors noted as a substantial jump in price. Cappuccino was launched at an exclusive event September 12 held at Peggy Guggenheim’s former home, Pallazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in Venice, now the museum which houses Ms. Guggenheim’s personal collection. Cappuccino is a Lhasa Apso puppy representing Ms. Guggenheim’s favorite breed of dog. He is vinyl, 12” with adjustable legs and tail, and evokes the essence of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the city of Venice. Cappuccino is represented on a pedestal floating in “water,” with an adornment in the form of the head of a lion which references the architectural decoration of Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. His outstretched arms recall those of Marino Marini’s Angel of the City (a work of art located on the museum’s terrace facing the Grand Canal). In addition, printed on his tee-shirt is an image of the butterfly sunglasses designed for (and made famous by) Peggy Guggenheim by the artist Edward Melcarth. A special T-shirt was released for the occasion, retailing at $28.