People who want to make toys or accessories, most of them would think of mass
production in China. Taiwanese street wear brand Filter017 decided to create an accessory
named PopCorn, but they were not happy with its first PopCorn production, after several
trials in two years, they invited Trex, a specialist in sculpting, to work together on PopCorn
production. Let’s check out how PopCorn were born.
“The first time ever my father took me to the movies, I was engulfed by a whole
new world on a huge screen. Though 30 years have passed since then, that mesmerizing
experience still gives me a thrill. I firmly believe everyone has his or her own movies that stir
priceless memories and deepl touch you like mine always do. I have anxiously searched
the ways to relive those extraordinary feelings for a long time. Finally the movie figures
gave me the answer.” said by Woong Cho who opened his dream restaurant for displaying
his movie-related items collection lately in Korea.
Collecting movie figures for more than 10 years was not something Woong Cho
could do with just time and money. Only strong commitment and endless
enthusiasm to build a place and share all these things with people could fulfill
Woong Cho. CW restaurant is a place of Woong Cho’s dream and passion.
Perhaps yours and mine too. Do you find your favourite figure here?
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Japanese toy company Kaiyodo (海洋堂) is releasing a set of really dynamic
Japanese Buddhist statues / toys including Jikokuten, Zochouten, Ashura,
Komokuten and Tamonten. The Buddhist statue collection is designed by
one of the coolest toy designers Takeya Takayuki (竹谷隆之) who was born
in 1963 in Hokkaido. The following statue / toy named Zochouten which is
scheduled to release on 1st of May.
Asia toy company Enterbay announced their latest Bruce Lee figure lately.
Source: Toy People
Japanese popular brand Secret Base has been developing and collaborating
with different artists and companies to produce exclusive vinyl toys. This time
Secret Base jammed with American children’s channel Nickelodeon and created
a skull crammed SpongeBob Squarepants.
The UFO catcher from the title is referred to the classic Japanese arcade game:
The Almighty UFO Catcher (or claw crane game). How large is it? It is as large as
a small house and the prizes are larger than you are.
Source: Tofugo
I was surprised to find this Hong Kong Skate City / Shop video, it looks like
it is a big shop which has wide range of goodies. The shop is a bit hidden where
located in a industrial area in Lai Chi Kok. Try to dig it out.
Devilrobots creates the following headphone design with his iconic To-Fu
man for CIX Designs Volume 3. CIX Designs is a connection between artist
and charity. Every artist involved in the projects is connected to Donation.
Part of the CIX Designs profit will be donated and the donations are to support
better education, environment, poverty and more.
Source: Devilrobots.INC
If you are a fan of Instant noodle, perhaps you know this year is the 40th anniversary
of Nissin Foods. Apart from opening a new Instant noodle museum, Nissis
together with Japan’s Vstone robotics developed this sick Cup Noodle Robotimer
which could transform into real robot. Thanks Johann for sharing.
Not sure if you’ll be able to get the Cup Noodle Robotimer outside of Japan
any time soon. Apparently, these are being sold under some sort of a lottery
system and only with proof of noodle purchase.
Source: technabob
Formed by Kenny, Winson, William, Brothersfree is one of the top toy
design crews from Hong Kong. To celebrate their 10 years anniversary,
the following Brothersworker Sepia version manufactured by Hot Toys Limited
is released. It is not cheap tho, costs HK$2180.
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