Japanese soft vinyl (sofubi) toy factoryKaijuKornerAndy2024-10-17 | Japanese soft vinyl (sofubi) toy factoryInterview with Dov Kelemer at DKE Toys booth at SDCC 2017KaijuKornerAndy2017-07-30 | A look at the fantastic DKE Toys booth, which was filled with custom, hand-made carded figures. DKE website: http://www.dketoys.com My blog: http://kaijukorner.blogspot.comBlade Runner 2049 Experience at San Diego Comic Con 2017KaijuKornerAndy2017-07-29 | Amazing interactive experience set up at SDCC 2017 to promote the upcoming Blade Runner 2049 movie.
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My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com Facebook: Kaiju KornerVintage Japanese Christmas ToysKaijuKornerAndy2016-12-16 | Vintage Christmas toys made in Japan in the 1950s-60s.
Blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com Facebook: Kaiju KornerJapanese Tin Toys - Huge Collection!KaijuKornerAndy2016-08-29 | Excellent assortment of tin toys spotted in Tokyo. My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com Facebook: Kaiju KornerInterview with Super7s Brian Flynn at SDCC 2016KaijuKornerAndy2016-08-20 | Brian talks about MOTU, Alien, Super7 sofubi, and more. Super7's website: www.super7store.com My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com My Facebook: Kaiju KornerJohn Ottinger talks about Dweores at SDCC 2016KaijuKornerAndy2016-08-09 | Interview with John Ottinger, creator of Dweores. Dweores website: www.dweores.com My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com Facebook: Kaiju KornerReg E. Cathey from Outcast raps in GermanKaijuKornerAndy2016-07-28 | Actor Reg E. Cathey (Outcast, House of Cards, The Wire) shows off his German rapping skills at SDCC 2016. He's joined on stage by Robert Kirkman and the cast of Outcast.
My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.com Facebook: Kaiju KornerToys in Planters in Suburban Tokyo!KaijuKornerAndy2016-07-12 | Lots of fun toys in planters in front of a residential home.
My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comThreeZero Toy Exhibition at Pixiv Gallery in Tokyo, JapanKaijuKornerAndy2016-06-30 | Exhibition of many ThreeZero toys in Tokyo, including show exclusives.
Full shop details are on my blog.Godzilla Posters and Champion Matsuri Pamphlets from JapanKaijuKornerAndy2016-06-13 | Spotted in Tokyo. My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comOra Ora Toy Shop - Star Wars and other toys in Taipei, TaiwanKaijuKornerAndy2016-05-03 | Shop mostly selling vintage toys from the USA. For more info and other shop visits, check out my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot,comBig Video Game Store in Nagoya, Japan - Super PotatoKaijuKornerAndy2016-05-03 | Super Potato is one of Nagoya's best video game shops.
Twitter @kaijukornerandyTakashi Murakami Animated Lifesize Sculpture in Nakano, TokyoKaijuKornerAndy2016-04-03 | Displayed in Nakano, Broadway in one of Murakami's many spots in the building.Vintage Japanese Lenticular Cards 1960s-1970sKaijuKornerAndy2016-03-09 | These are unique lenticular cards with sonosheet records on the back. Visit my blog at: kaijukorner.blogspot.comStar Wars Japanese Pachinko MachineKaijuKornerAndy2016-03-09 | Star Wars themed pachinko machine in Tokyo. Visit my blog at: kaijukorner.blogspot.comVintage Japanese Batman GoodsKaijuKornerAndy2016-01-21 | Vintage Batman goods from Japan, Taiwan, and the USA. My blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comStar Wars: A Force Awakens Theater Goods in JapanKaijuKornerAndy2016-01-04 | Here's a look at the type of goods sold at theaters in Japan in the run up to the opening of Star Wars: A Force Awakens.AMAZING 1970s Asahi Sonorama Ace Book + Record Sets from JapanKaijuKornerAndy2015-12-17 | World-class collection of Asahi book + record sets made in Japan in the 1970s. The large series (more than 100 different sets), called Sonorama Ace Puppy, included anime, tokusatsu (live action drama), movies, and other kids' pop culture shows and characters. For more about Japanese toys, records, etc. check out my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comInterview with Super7s Brian Flynn at SDCC 2015KaijuKornerAndy2015-07-13 | At SDCC 2015, Super7's owner Brian Flynn talked with me about He Man, monster soakies, ReAction toys, and other releases. Still photos will be up on my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comHUGE Pinball Video Game Retro Arcade in Osaka, Japan - Silver Ball PlanetKaijuKornerAndy2015-04-22 | World-class pinball arcade with nearly 100 machines!!The 80s are BACK in Tokyo at retro clothing shop Kiki 2!!KaijuKornerAndy2015-04-07 | Retro clothing shop in the Koenji district with 80s themed set up and pajama wearing staff! Store details are on my site here: www.kaijukorner.blogspot.jp/2015/04/the-80s-are-back-in-tokyo-at-retro.htmlInterview with James Groman at New York Comic Con 2014KaijuKornerAndy2014-10-15 | James has had a long and successful career as a toy designer for Star Wars, Care Bears, and many other lines. Here he talks about his indie toys and comics.
For more of my coverage of NYCC 2014 (and more than 100 other events), check out www.kaijukorner.blogspot.comBwana Spoons talks Suns of Brodarr at SDCC 2014KaijuKornerAndy2014-07-29 | Bwana Spoons at SDCC talks about his new toy line, its guest artists, and future plans.Brian Flynn talks Aliens, ReAction, & more at SDCC 2014KaijuKornerAndy2014-07-28 | At SDCC 2014, Super7's Brian Flynn talks about new Aliens figures, other ReAction toys, and more. Full SDCC coverage and more at: kaijukorner.blogspot.comTokyo Cat Fight Toy ShowKaijuKornerAndy2014-07-06 | Multi-artist indie toy show featuring Mark Nagata and several other indie toy makers. My blog: www.kaijukorner.blogspot.comJapanese pro-wrestling masksKaijuKornerAndy2014-07-02 | Display of masks in Tokyo. Check out my blog for more about Japanese toys and culture: kaijukorner.blogspot.comHot Dog Toyz - Store with new Japanese toys in Taipei, TaiwanKaijuKornerAndy2014-05-17 | Good store in Taipei. All the store details are on my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comGundam 3D Arcade Fighting Game - JapanKaijuKornerAndy2014-04-25 | Game play of new Gundam fighting game - shot in Tokyo.Rockabilly dancers at Yoyogi Park Tokyo - April 13, 2014KaijuKornerAndy2014-04-13 | Spring has arrived in Tokyo! More about life in Japan (and especially toy culture) here: kaijukorner.blogspot.comJapanese Tin Toy Racing Cars and T-Rex SkullKaijuKornerAndy2014-03-19 | Vintage Japanese tin toys + a T-rex skull. Check out my toy blog here: kaijukorner.blogspot.comSplurrt Toys ReviewedKaijuKornerAndy2014-03-11 | Review of Splurrt toys. Make sure to check out my Splurrt interview in Clutter Magazine.Japanese 3D Printing at Wonder Festival 2014 Winter (3D GAN Area)KaijuKornerAndy2014-02-12 | A 3D printing booth at Wonder Festival 2014 Winter. More coverage and still photos here: http://kaijukorner.blogspot.jp/2014/02/wonder-festival-2014-winter-2014-part-3.htmlJyujin by GEEK! Produced by MedicomKaijuKornerAndy2014-01-08 | Here's my review of an unpainted black Jyujin, a huge 12" sofubi toy designed by GEEK! and made in Japan by Medicom. Check out lots more indie and vintage toys on my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot,comKamen Rider Toy Shop (Japanese toys in Taipei, Taiwan)KaijuKornerAndy2014-01-03 | Great toy shop in Taipei, Taiwan with a mix of older and newer Japanese toys. Store address and details are here: http://kaijukorner.blogspot.tw/2014/01/kamen-rider-toy-shop-visit-pics-video.htmlParadise Toy Land - Very nice Taipei toy shopKaijuKornerAndy2013-12-28 | One of Taipei's best shops. All the store info is up on my blog, Kaiju Korner.Interview with Mel Birnkrant, creator of Outer Space Men toysKaijuKornerAndy2013-10-23 | Interview at NYCC 2013 with Mel Birnkrant. For my post on the booth with still images visit my site: kaijukorner.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-york-comic-con-2013-outer-space-men.htmlInterview with Miles of Munktiki at NYCC 2013KaijuKornerAndy2013-10-13 | Miles talks about his ceramic toys, toy making process, and future plans. For more NYCC 2013 coverage, head to my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comJapanese Toy Factory in OsakaKaijuKornerAndy2013-09-17 | This is the sofubi (soft vinyl) toy factory owned and operated by Jungle. Info and links on my blog: kaijukorner.blogspot.comReview of Brandt Peters Stingy JackKaijuKornerAndy2013-08-23 | This is the "Old TImey" Stingy Jack, designed by Brandt Peters and produced by Circus Posterus x Tomenosuke. Check out more indie toys on my site: kaijukorner.blogspot.comCongressman John Lewis talks about March at SDCC 2013KaijuKornerAndy2013-07-25 | Congressman John Lewis, with a very personable blend of wit and wisdom, shares the story behind the new comic March, published by Top Shelf. It chronicles many stories from his life and the Civil Rights movement, Volume 1 (of 3) was released at SDCC 2013.Metacrypt talk about Shub Zeroth at SDCC 2013KaijuKornerAndy2013-07-23 | Interview with Brian and Hateball of Metacrypt about their new vinyl toy. For more SDCC and other toy coverage, head to my site: kaijukorner.blogspot.com