Mission // Vol. 01
50%

Of every collectible's profit goes directly to the artist.

Industry standard is 0–20%  //  We're not the industry
Exhibit File // The Problem

Brands have been
stealing from graffiti writers for decades.

We didn't invent this problem. We just refused to keep contributing to it. What follows is a partial record of corporations that stole artist designs without any credit or compensation. The list is not short.

Guess unauthorized use of graffiti work
Exhibit 01 // 2024

Guess

Used graffiti work by street artists in marketing and merchandise without permission or compensation. The artists filed suit.

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McDonald’s unauthorized use of artist work
Exhibit 02 // 2023

McDonald’s

Used artwork by the late Dash Snow in a branded campaign without licensing or compensation. The artist’s family filed for copyright infringement.

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5 Pointz whitewashed by G&M Realty
Exhibit 03 // 2013

5 Pointz / G&M Realty

Whitewashed 45 commissioned graffiti murals overnight in Long Island City to clear the site for development. A federal judge later awarded $6.7M to 21 of the artists — a landmark VARA ruling. Most artists don’t get to.

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Michael’s unauthorized use of POSE work
Exhibit 04 // 2024

Michael’s

Used artwork by graffiti writer Jordan Nickel (POSE) in product designs without permission or compensation. The artist filed suit.

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Counter-Charter // What We Built

The Local Legend Labs Promise.

Three rules. No exceptions.

01

Fifty Percent.

Of every collectible’s profit, 50% goes directly to the artist.
02

The Artist Owns The Work.

Full IP retention. We license the piece for the collectible run. The artist keeps full control over their work. The way it should be.
03

The Artist Calls The Shots.

The artist has full control over the design process, and how much each collectible costs.
Impact // Updated Monthly

What it looks like
in practice.

Numbers we update every month.

$6,200
Paid to artists
20+
Writers in the program
3
Across 3 Countries
50 - 100
Editions per release
Last updated // Apr 2026
Vol. 01 // 10 Dossiers
Meet The Legends
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Your Move

Every Truck Is One Story

Pick a Legend. Read the lore. Scan the QR code. The story doesn’t end when you collect — updates made regularly.

Browse The Collabs → Read The Lore