Invader: A New Invasion Kit Coming Soon ?
- Delphine & Romain Class
- Mar 20
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 1
This is a question we are often asked: when will the next invasion kit from artist Invader be released? It has now been seven years since the last kit, "Los Angeles," the eighteenth, was launched in Los Angeles during an event at Over The Influence. Since then, rumors have been circulating, and not a semester goes by without someone or some source claiming that a new invasion kit is on the way.
For the Uninitiated, What Is an Invasion Kit?
Starting in 2000, almost every year, Invader has sold what he calls "invasion kits" on his website, the Space Shop. These are ready-to-use pre-assembled mosaics, composed of around a hundred ceramic or glass paste tiles, packaged in protective anti-static blister packs, ready to be stuck wherever one wishes. The original intent was to allow anyone to participate in his grand invasion, enabling everyone to own an Invader piece in their home, on their street, on their building, in their living room, etc. The kits even include the phrase "Bonne invasion" (Happy invasion). However, since these kits were released in limited editions, each with a unique number, and some even signed by the artist, they have become coveted collectibles whose value has only increased, especially since 2020. Not all of them have ended up on streets or façades; most are now part of private collections.
In galleries, they are often displayed in plexiglass boxes to showcase the mosaics better than in their original blister packs, which obscure visibility. Invasion kits are highly popular among collectors because they provide an entry point, the most affordable one, into Invader’s mosaic art world. They are priced between €20,000 and €25,000 in galleries. However, be cautious—many counterfeits exist! See the section below on counterfeiting.
A Total of 18 Invasion Kits Exist to Date
Each kit was released in editions of approximately 150 to 200 copies:
Kit 1: Albinos (2000) - 350 copies (200 signed), 18x14 cm.
Kit 2: Blue Octopus (2003) - 150 unsigned copies, 18x14 cm.
Kit 3: Hollywoodee (2004) - 150 unsigned copies, 20x16 cm. Tribute to the Invader piece placed in the “D” of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles on December 31, 1999.
Kit 4: Rubik Space (2004) - 150 numbered copies, 14x18 cm, made of glass paste tiles instead of ceramic.
Kit 5: Atari (2006) - 150 numbered copies, 20x16 cm, also made of glass paste tiles.
Kit 6: Runner (2007) - 150 numbered copies, plus 50 signed and numbered; made of glass paste tiles.
Kit 7: Union Space (2007) - 150 numbered copies, plus 50 signed and numbered; 20x16 cm, made of glass paste tiles.
Kit 8: Third Eye (2008) - 150 numbered copies, plus 30 signed and numbered; 18x16 cm.
Kit 9: Hypnotic Vienna (2009) - 150 numbered copies, plus 30 signed and numbered. Inspired by the Invaded Bridge project in MuseumsQuartier, Vienna, Austria.
Kit 10: Paris (2009) - 150 numbered copies, plus 30 signed and numbered; made of ceramic tiles.
Kit 11: Blue (2009) - 150 numbered copies, plus 30 signed and numbered; 21x16 cm.
Kit 12: Home (2010) - 150 numbered copies, plus 30 signed and numbered; made of glass paste tiles. Also released as four embossed screen prints (Home Earth, Home Moon, Home Neptune, Home Mars).
Kit 13: Made In Japan (2010) - 150 numbered, unsigned copies, plus 30 signed and numbered; 15x11 cm.
Kit 14: 3D Vision (2011) - 200 numbered and signed copies. Inspired by vintage 3D glasses with red and blue lenses.
Kit 15: Glow in The Space (2015) - 200 numbered and signed copies. Features 110 ceramic tiles, 40 of which are phosphorescent; measures 25.5x28 cm.
Kit 16: Flash (2014) - Released for the launch of the "Flash Invader" app; 200 numbered and signed copies.
Kit 17: MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) (2017) - Only 25 signed and numbered copies, sold at auction for charity by Over The Influence.
Kit 18: Los Angeles (2018) - 300 numbered and signed copies; 28x21 cm.
The most sought-after kits are those that are signed: Kit 14 (3D Vision), Kit 15 (Glow In The Space), Kit 16 (Flash), and Kit 18 (Los Angeles). These four are all numbered and signed by the artist. Other highly prized signed and numbered versions include Kit 6 (Runner), Kit 7 (Union Space), and Kit 8 (Third Eye), though they are rare and difficult to find.
The Scarcity and Counterfeiting of Invasion Kits
Many kits have been lost, damaged, or stuck to walls, meaning few remain available for sale in good condition. When first released, invasion kits were sold for just €100 on the Space Shop. At the time, Invader was not widely known, and his mosaic art was still considered a novel contemporary medium. Some buyers lost or gave away their kits. It is estimated that around half of each edition (200 per release) have been used.
Kit 17 (MSF) is particularly valuable due to its rarity—only 25 copies were made. It was auctioned by Over The Influence in June 2017, with all proceeds donated to Médecins Sans Frontières. The starting bid was €8,000, and its large size (54x42 cm) further distinguishes it.
Beware: Since mid-2021, an estimated two-thirds of kits available on online platforms and galleries are counterfeit! Avoid purchasing from sites like eBay, Catawiki, or Le Bon Coin. Even major auction houses struggle with counterfeits. The rising market value has led to a surge in fakes, and Invader does not officially authenticate kits. His team occasionally verifies them but cannot handle all requests. To ensure authenticity, only buy kits with original invoices from the Space Shop, original packaging, or certificates from authorized galleries (e.g., Over The Influence or Lefeuvre & Roze).
A New Kit Soon?
Unfortunately, it seems that Invader is currently occupied with numerous other projects, such as the recent "Camo" screen prints sold in London by Heni for between €2,000 and €8,000. Most importantly, Invader’s passion remains in public space invasion—creating and installing his mosaics. His latest invasion in the Basque Country saw the placement of 60 stunning new pieces.
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