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Mark Nagata custom Kaiju micro runs

Posting up this Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021, I’ve painted a variety of Max Toy Company original sofubi figures in micro runs ( meaning x10 pieces or less !). Max Toy Club members have been given first access but don’t worry there’s remaining figures to choose from ! All items available will post to our web store: www.maxtoyco.com at a random time. Appreciate the support and good luck !

Here’s a peek at what’s on offer:

Kaiju Axron on Flesh Sofubi

 

 Mecha Nekoron on clear yellow sofubi

 

Kaiju TriPus on clear dark blue sofubi

 

Kaiju Eyezon on white sofubi

 

Kaiju TriPasu on white sofubi ( now sold out !)

 

Mini Kaiju Eyezon cast in clear sofubi with glow guts

 

Sofubi-man cast in flesh sofubi

Max Toy Updates

Sorry guys for the lack of updates here, but for the latest news follow my Instagram: maxtoyco or subscribe to our mailing list on our web page. Lots of drops have already happened and most have fully sold out ( see below) We will have one more drop next week ( I think ) for the year so look out for that.

Pre Orders – All Dark Ultraman orders have shipped ! Thank you for waiting, as it took a bit longer with shipping to get them (roughly 2.5 months).

Also, if you Pre Ordered a Mazinger Z ( normal and wings versions) we got only half of them in stock and those have now shipped out. Obviously if you have not received it, you will be in the next wave ( expected in late Dec/ early Jan. But, I will email you with a offer so please wait for that email.

    Santacluth by MadMonk1869 (now sold out)

 

Edition of x2 mini Kaiju Eyezon for this weekends Clutter Holiday show. Contact them for more info !

 

Now sold out, Mazinger Z Max Toy editions from Holy Mountain Toys.

Awesome pictures they took !!

 

New Eyezon project with Artist Sophie Campbell and Sculptor Beth Graves ! Apologies to Beth, this is a super duper rough to her sculpt, but don’t worry it’s looking Fantastic and I will post more in progress pics very soon !

 

Looking forward, for January 1st, 2021, we have a major drop coming !!! You have been warned  😉

I want to take a moment to say “Thank You” so much for the wonderful support of Max Toys (here and in Japan) for this year ! It’s not been the best of years on many levels, but as we close out, I think a glimmer of hope on the horizon for better days ahead.

As a small business, I appreciate your support, and even if just a kind word. I encourage you to support your favorite independent artists if you can as I know many are struggling during this pandemic.

Happy Holidays !

 

Your Kaiju Pal,

Mark

Dcon Online 2020 via PopShopLive Code: MAXTOY

Hi All ! Sorry for the lack of updates but lots going on. First if you Pre Ordered second round of Evil Black Ultraman they are still in production, but thank you for waiting should be soon. First wave of Mazingers are on the way so if you pre ordered, I will fill the orders in the order of first order, well, first !

Ok so this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Designer Con will be held online ! Go to their web page, as you need to buy a ticket to join in via PopShopLive app. Once you have your ticket, my store code is : MAXTOY

While it’s for iPhone or iPad, i believe you can still access via a computer and their web site.

Below are a few of the exclusives we have for the event. Again, you have to get your ticket to access this con. If stuff is left over, I will post them early next week to our web store. To be quite honest, I’m not sure how this will go, cause basically I have to sit there in front of the ipad and “sell” the stuff and you know, be engaging ;-P I’ll give it a go, but this is kinda not for people who don’t really like “people” ( haha ) Anyways, I’m willing to give it a go !

Plus not shown, more stuff and customs !

Trixi-Lu Black Cats Debut Sells Out !

Trixi-Lu

The plan was to adopt one kitten at our local animal
shelter. We went into room after room looking at
many kitties. Shy ones, orange ones, crazy ones,
old ones … so many, I wish we could adopted them
all ! Finally we went into a room with 2 black cats.
One immediately greeted us and sat in our laps.
The other was more shy and came out for only a
second but quickly retreated to her box. We
decided the more active one was the cat for us and
as we left to fill out the paperwork, she placed her
paw under the door and waved at us.
But, Max said, “How can we just leave the other cat
there by itself ? We have adopt both !!!”
He was right, of course, and we brought both home.
Trixi and Lulu are the best kitties, and have their own
personalities. One is more active, one is shy. One
has big round eyes, one has half moon eyes.
Sometimes they play together, sometimes they have
a disagreement. While we sleep at night and when the
Moon and Stars align, they combine into Trixi-Lu and
have their own adventures !

 

Design by Kaiju Wife Anna

Sculpt by P.P.Pudding
Production coordination Yo Miyamoto

3 inches long by 2.5 inches tall

Don’t worry, we will make a few more soon .. plus a special one for Dcon !

Mazinger Z , Paint Demo and BobaBots !

Major Toy Announcement !
Here are the first images of our collab with the Legend Go Nagai / Dynamic Pro ! Sofubi Mazinger Z !!!
Fully licensed, he will come in two versions ( No Wings and Wings ) and stands roughly 6 inches tall !!
USA Pre Orders will start very soon !! This figure will be available to ship worldwide !!
Figure sculpted by P.P.Pudding with Coordination by Yo Miyamoto. Fully cast and painted in Japan.
Stay tuned for more info !
And .. in a few weeks don’t miss a Special Zoom painting demo and Q&A with Myself and Todd Mechavirus Robertson @mechavirus on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 2 pm West Coast time.
Purchase your ticket ( with original drawing on the back ! ) and get a Sofubi Captain Maxx head, too ! Details in the link below !!
The good folks at Story Spark now have up for sale these two awesome custom Boba Bots painted by Mark Nagata 😉 Here’s the link plus check out the cool Chrome version plus their super cool tees !

Max Toy September Updates

Sorry for the lack of updates but as usual lots of stuff going on 😉 Of course, the best way to see what’s up is to follow our Instagram feed – @maxtoyco

I want to thank everyone for the support… we just sold out of all our Pre Order Tsuburaya Productions figures ! Posted below, Dark Baltan, Dark Ultraman and Green Fireman !

But, on the Dark Ultraman, we got so many people asking us if we’d do another run.. that I’ve put up a Pre Order for a final second run here:

https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Pre-Order-round-2-Ultraman-Dark-version-Tsuburaya-Productions-x-Max-Toy/1822

I will only have it up thru this weekend and than that’s it ! Please read the description about our Pre Orders.

These are now fully sold out !

Below, Only a few pieces left of the following.. “Red Ghost” Gerald Okamura, “Man of Many Weapons” !

And marbled Kaiju Eyezon ! This one turned out very cool ! And because of the process, no two are alike ! Order him here: https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Clear-Red-Ghost-Gerald-Okamura-Man-of-Many-Weapons/1821

Order him here: https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Kaiju-Eyezon-Orange-Yellow-marbled-painted-version/1829

Finally, I was surprised our Dolphin Patrol figure got a lot of attention .. and, to be honest, I should have made more  ;-P Personally, it’s one of my favorite figures we’ve done, but really hasn’t gotten too much love.. maybe it’s the clear vinyl with paint that did it this time ! He’s sold out.. but we’ll do another one soon !

Max Toy Company 15th Anniversary Celebration online

Saturday, September 26th, 2pm Pacific West Coast time

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Zoom discussion with artists and Mike Minjares moderator !

Michael Devera @xmichaeldev789x
Doug Hardy https://cat-magic-toys.myshopify.com/
Martin Hsu https://www.martinhsudesign.com/
Jay222 @jay222toy
Javier Jimenez https://stickupmonsters.bigcartel.com/
Mark Nagata https://www.maxtoyco.com/
Max Nagata @maxnagataart
Todd Robertson @mechavirus

More details and how you can purchase a ticket and join in via this link:

https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Max-Toy-15th-Anniversary-Celebration-2005-2020/1827

 

Max Toy x Paul Komoda Alien Xam project

Over the last year, I’ve had the honor with working with one of Hollywood’s best sculptor and artist Paul Komoda ! The other day, I was blown away by his progress on our new Alien Xam (2.0) Here’s a sneak peek at it !

Plans are for full sofubi production in Tokyo. I’m not quite sure about final release dates because of the virus and shipping delays but we’ll try to post progress as Paul moves along on Xam ! I don’t know about you guys but this thing is beautiful !

Max Toy x Tsuburaya Productions Kaiju and More !

In case you don’t get our email updates here’s what just went out !
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Hi Max Toy Fans !
Well when it rains, it pours ! Now in stock and shipping a bunch of new officially licensed Tsuburaya Productions Ultraman stuff !
Limited quantities so don’t wait ! Links below to ordering via www.maxtoyco.com !
Oh, and a new “clear” Max Boy as well ! Not shown, glow in the dark Kaiju Buildings too !!
Gomera
Garamon
Zazan ( clear pink with glitter )
Alien Baltan
Max Boy ( clear with paint )
Kaiju Buildings Set ( not shown , images soon )
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Other items:
Low stock remaining on our Giant sized Glow in Dark Kaiju Eyezons ! At 18 inches tall, these are really tall ! Only a few pieces remain in this unpainted pure glow in the dark version !
Killer Kraag kaiju figure only a couple of the Green painted ones remain:
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FYI –
Participating in artist Martin Hsu’s online Comic Con ! Look for some special Dragon Boy Super customs and runs !
Trixi-Lu tease posted as well … figure is sculpted by PPPudding 😉 Hope for a first release in late July or August so stay tuned !
2nd round of Pre order Blue Fireman are now in stock and shipping (!)
Pre Order Glitter Ultraman are now shipping but fully sold out !
Our super duper secret sofubi project is going into the paint mask stage ! You guys will flip when we finally reveal this project 😉
and a new colorway of the Giant Sized Kaiju Eyezon coming soon !!!
Also later this month, something very cool from JANM store ! Just got samples…I think you guys will love them 😉
Once again, Thank you to those who are supporting Max Toys I truly appreciate it !!!
And, sorta late but Happy Ultraman Day !
Be well my friends !
Your Kaiju Pal,
Mark
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Updates:
I’ve decided to cancel ALL my in person shows for 2020. While Dcon may still be going forward, to be honest, and with available news on Coivd, I don’t see how I can even attend ANY indoor events without risk. I do have a pre existing condition plus would not want to pass it along to my mother or family. Of course, I wait for Dcon to make their final decisions.
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My exhibit Kaiju vs Heroes is now closed after a 10 month run at JANM. Limited supplies on items from the show.
Look for NEW items coming very soon from JANM store ( online )
Go to the museums web store now to buy these exclusive items and help support the museum !
Toy Karma, my first art book is now on sale. Hardcover version, 6×8 inches, and 60 full color pages. Details my toy life and career but also how the internment of my parents and their families during World War 2 affected my life. Many thanks to FlabSlab for their design production help and to Maria Kwong and Edward Kwan for writing support ! Now in the Max Toy web store as a hard cover: https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Toy-Karma-hardcover-book-Mark-Nagatas-Kaiju-Journey-Art-Toys/1672
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