"Father and Son" comic book heroes are a hit as incense figurines

The comic book heroes “Father and Son” were introduced as incense figurines just at the beginning of the month, and the first batch sold out within a few days. The response exceeded expectations, according to the Plauen city administration. As a result, a reorder was placed with the woodturning workshop.

The next 200 pieces are expected to arrive next week. “We’re working hard at the woodturning shop to ensure we can meet most of the demand during the Advent season and in time for Christmas,” said city spokesperson Nadine Läster.

Christmas Edition Already Sold Out

Those interested can sign up online for a waiting list online. However, anyone who does so now will no longer be able to have the pair of figurines burning incense in their living room this Christmas. The backorders coming in now may not be shipped until January, Läster explained. In total, the city has now commissioned 800 of these figurines.

The comic book heroes were originally created by Erich Ohser (1903–1944), also known as e.o.plauen, whose hometown was Plauen. The idea to bring the pair of figures back to life as incense figurines is connected to Saxony Day, which will be celebrated in the city in 2027.