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‘If You’re Gonna Play With Guns, Use Paper Ones!’

Aside from irradiated reindeer and vodka, the AK-47 has been one of Russia’s most consistent exports. Since their debut back in 1947, it’s estimated that over 80 million of the highly affordable assault rifles have been assembled, making it the choice of gun for despots, dictators, and freedom fighters around the world. In some sort of artsy-fartsy concept centered around somehow disarming the AK-47 by selling paper ones, lofty artist Martin Postler designed these model construction kits. He invites crafters to cut, fold, and glue their own Kalashnikovs together, leaving them with the decision to paint, customize, or simply burn them when finished. $30, www.die-gestalten.de