Exclusive Interview

DEVIL TOYS Founder George on His Creative Journey: From Hardcore Sci-Fi Military Figures to Cross-Over Designer Toys and Sofubi Art!

2026-08-15 16:04:01

After studying graphic arts in the UK and returning to Hong Kong to work in advertising and illustration, George's career path built a strong foundation in visual design and business acumen. He not on ...

An Exclusive Interview with Trend Artist Ronan Leung: From Nike Designer to Artdicted Founder, A Journey of Exploration Across Apparel, Art, and Toys!

2026-01-15 16:37:01

Ronan Leung's career trajectory, from Nike global apparel graphic design to leading the PUMA × Mihara collaboration series, is a contemporary history of pop culture. He not only accumulated profound ...

DEHARA Yukinori Interview: The Genius Artist Who Transformed a Useless Old Man into a National Idol!

2025-06-06 16:37:45

► Click here for the Japanese version ► Click here for the English version In the contemporary soft vinyl and art toy scene, Dehara Yukinori (デハラユキノリ) is undoubtedly one of the most significa ...

An Interview with "Tai Fai," Creator of "World's Man": "Seeing The Man Travel Everywhere Brings Me Happiness"

2024-08-16 15:49:13

At the 20th Taipei Toy Festival in October 2023, we at Toy People met "That Man" on the 2nd floor of Hall B! He was a shirtless figure wearing only a pair of striped underwear. Not only did he sport a ...

Design Team "BAKETAN BLOG" Interview: Creating What You Want to Create—The Birth of the Playful Mentaiko Monster!

2024-07-10 17:34:37

► Click here for the Japanese version Perhaps you haven't heard of "BAKETAN BLOG (バケタンブログ)" before, but they have been quietly cultivating their craft in the soft vinyl toy world for a decade! ...

"TOKYOGUNS" Takumi Iwase Interview: The Perfect Fusion of Street Fashion and Kaiju Culture

2024-06-12 15:52:19

► Click here for the Japanese version Takumi Iwase, the mastermind behind "TOKYOGUNS," is a creative genius who perfectly blends street fashion with kaiju culture. His designs are brimming with uniqu ...

Yōkai Picture Book Artist Ayako Ishiguro Interview: Painting the Souls of Yōkai with a Brush

2024-05-22 17:46:30

In the world of painting, there are countless styles, but among the most captivating and fascinating is fantasy illustration, which perfectly blends imagination with reality. And when speaking of reno ...

Joe Simko Exclusive Interview: Unveiling the Creative Secrets of the Illustration Master Behind the 80s Trading Card Sensations, Garbage Pail Kids and Cereal Killers!

2024-03-11 16:31:08

► Click here for the Chinese version We are delighted to kick off 2024 by introducing the heavyweight of pop art, Joe Simko! Joe Simko's creations are uniquely bold, featuring imaginative composition ...

【Joe Simko Interview】The Creative Secrets of the Illustration Master Behind 80s Trading Card Sensations "Garbage Pail Kids" and "Cereal Killers"!

2024-03-11 16:31:05

► Click here for the English version We are thrilled to kick off 2024 by introducing the heavyweight pop art illustration master, Joe Simko! Joe Simko's creations are truly unique, with imaginative a ...

British Artist Rob Kidney Interview: Let's Indulge in Some 'Self-Reward Rituals' on Friday Nights with FRIDAY BEAR!

2023-11-10 15:49:29

► Click here for the Japanese version ► Click here for the English version At the 2022 Taipei Toy Festival TTF Chuku Kobo booth, a colorful and vibrant bear soft vinyl toy named "FRIDAY BEAR," featu ...

anousagi (あのうさぎ) Yuta Sugawara Interview: The Arrow-Struck Rabbit, a Subtle Punchline That Hits the Mark!

2023-09-13 17:10:20

In 2022, a fascinating illustration surged in popularity online. A cute rabbit, with an apple on its head, seemingly volunteers for an archery stunt, only to have an arrow land squarely in its forehea ...

A Die-Hard Fan of Batman & Pokémon! Unleashing Robin Tang's Collection Domain - The "Yahoo! Auctions × Toy-People" Treasure-Hunting Universe

2023-09-06 00:00:00

Do you have a friend who is absolutely crazy about a single series or character? In Taiwan, there's a toy designer who is so obsessed with Batman that he even named his own brand after Batman's sideki ...

ART JUNKIE Shinichiro Kato's Creative Journey: From Pro-Wrestler to Designer Toy Artist

2023-08-18 16:00:36

In the world of designer toys, few stories are as passionate and dramatic as that of Mr. Shinichiro Kato! Like many creators, Mr. Kato didn't find his life's calling right away. How did he, after try ...

An Interview with Taiwanese Designer "Mao Mao Er": An Absolute Passion for the Aesthetics of Living Creatures and the Allure of the Ocean!

2023-08-08 16:40:56

Building upon his original character "Shark Boy" to construct the rich and diverse Shark Boy Universe, Taiwanese designer "Mao Mao Er" doesn't just love and create toys; his fascination with and perso ...

Interview with Taiwanese Designer "Shon Chen": Bringing His Inner Fantasy World to Life with New Creations!

2023-07-12 14:50:55

Having designed a rich and diverse array of original characters and dedicated over a decade to the designer toy scene, Taiwanese designer Shon Chen not only deeply integrates his love for Japanese cul ...

Interview with Taiwanese Designer "Robin Tang": A Glimpse into the 'Robin-style' Humor Hidden Within Hosuke's Cute Exterior!

2023-05-11 15:26:00

Making his mark in the soft vinyl toy world with his signature original character "Hosuke," Taiwanese toy designer Robin Tang has recently reinterpreted Hosuke with a wealth of new elements, creating ...

An Interview with Taiwanese Designer "JUBI": From the Mighty "Super Crab Kaiju" to the Cute and Humorous "Mimi Mau Mouse"!

2023-02-22 13:39:13

Taiwanese designer JUBI, who shot to fame with the release of "Super Crab Kaiju" and has garnered a legion of loyal fans, created a new character in 2022, "Mimi Mau Mouse (ミミマウマウス)," which inco ...

[Interview with LEGO7] Taiwan's First LEGO Ideas Designer to Have a Product Commercialized, Unveiling LEGO Ideas Secrets!

2022-11-09 16:00:12

Even if you're not an official LEGO designer, if you love LEGO and enjoy creating, you still have the chance to see your own design released as an official product! The key to making this possibility ...

Graffiti Artist BOUNCE Captures the Intense, Deadly Aura of "Conqueror's Blade" Gui Shi, Recreating Its Royal Demeanor with a Collectible Figure

2022-06-24 12:00:25

Toy fans who have led their armies into battle in the world of "Conqueror's Blade" will surely know the surge of spiritual combat power that comes from donning the "Gui Shi" attire—a boost born from ...

A Peek into the Birth Secrets of the Toy World's Super Popular 'PP BABY'! An Exclusive Interview with Emerging Designer 'AAAZ'

2022-04-08 12:01:09

With a chubby face and always showing off its bare bottom, "PP BABY" has frequently appeared at major toy exhibitions in recent years, becoming a popular darling in the toy world. The creator behind t ...