Max Toy x Tsuburaya Prod. present this Galaxxxy Rocks ( http://galaxxxyrocks.com/ ) fashion store exclusive Ultra Nyan ! Check out the other Ultra related items here, but they are Japan only so you’ll have to get a friend to help ;-PΒ http://galaxxxy.jugem.jp/?eid=28697
Look for the first USA release version very soon π Meow !
These stunning, hand crafted custom Kaiju Negoras will be on sale in our Max Toy web store this Wednesday, April 27th, 2016.Β Each one is a unique character from artist Heather Hyatt ! Pictures really don’t do these justice .. the work is layered and awesome in hand.
Here’s a better description of the figures/ process from the Spanky Stokes web site (Β http://www.spankystokes.com/2016/04/heather-hyatt-x-max-toy-co-forest.html )
These Negoras represent three seasons. “Aki”, “Natsu”, and “Haru” are ‘Autumn’, ‘Summer’, and ‘Spring’ in Japanese respectively. They are forest spirit guardians, Yokai really, and Heather’s work is mainly nature and/or fantasy related, whimsical usually… so the mix of nature with bright color palettes is very fitting! The main work is handpainted acrylic vs the usual airbrush treatment seen on sofubi.
The eyes are inlaid silkscreened Japanese paper called chiyogami. The figures are silky matte sealed, all except the eyes which are glazed. Heather used epoxy clay around the eyes as well as the other small sculptural elements. Tiny, less than 1mm colored glass pearls are set into the clay on all of the figures in various places. The little Kodamas are also made from epoxy clay, given a light acrylic paint treatment with a little gem, and matte sealed. Kodamas, being Japanese tree spirits, Heather felt were a natural companion for these Negoras.
Aki –
Haru –
Natsu –
Photos by Heather Hyatt
http://hhyattart.storenvy.com
A quick update, have a special Kaiju Eyezon in this Giant Robot museum show. Contact them to purchase itΒ π http://www.giantrobot.com Taking place at the Vincent Price museum ( yes that Vincent Price of horror movie fame ! )
And curated by artist Chogrin and at Creature Features store in Burbank this weekend a tribute show to Alien movies. I painted this Alien “Big Chap” to the right ;-P Original ( acrylics mounted on foam core and framed ) and giclee prints available. Contact Creature Features for more info ! – http://creaturefeatures.com
Coming very soon ! Clear soft vinyl ( sofubi) with Gold glitter π
Check back for more details .. !
Now in the web store, new release of Koijarus Koi Fish Kaiju painted by Mark Nagata ! Limited supplies left so don’t delay ! http://www.maxtoyco.com/shop_item.php?id=1107
Also, half the run will sell thru OneUp store Japan so check them out: http://one-up.shop-pro.jp/
I hand flocked this Nyagira for the upcoming P!Q gallery show, details here: http://www.piqproducts.com/pages/hello-kitty-99-friends
I based the Black Kitty on the Catsby Kids characters from Sanrio ;-P
And a final release of hello Kitty Kaiju, Sanrio x Max Toy via EMP museum is forthcoming ! I’m not sure how they will release these, but they may only be available in person at the museum store. Check their web site for more current info, and good luck ! http://www.empmuseum.org/hellokitty?from=home
oops, a day late but had these exclusives and customs at the ToyCon UK show in London. Please check with each person regarding any unsold items and thank you in advance for your support !
http://tayloredcuriosities.com/
http://www.thehanggang.co.uk/en
https://collectanddisplay.com/
All of these amazingly awesome Kaiju Negora customs are live in our web store ! Search under the artists names or under the “custom painted figures” category,Β http://www.maxtoyco.com/shop_cat.php?cat=7
Better pictures are posted for each figure as well. Each artist took Negora to the next level, thru sculpting and painting and beyond ! Meow !
Thank you to everyone who ordered the Grape Ape ! They are now Sold Out. But you have a second chance at them via OneUp store in Japan – http://one-up.shop-pro.jp
Check their web site for when they post them !
This Ape figure was sculpted by Mount Kobo, and produced by OneUp Store.
Each hand painted Grape Ape by Mark Nagata used Monster Kolor paints. Comes with banana scented sticker too ;-P
Hopefully I get another chance at painting these crazy Apes in the future .. but in the meantime look for another Koi fish and Frog custom painted release very soon !
Coming April 1st, 2016 , online only here at www.maxtoyco.com !!
Stay tuned for WiP pics or simply go over to Instagram search under #negoracustomshow
Meow !
Sorry for the lack of updates, lots of stuff coming very soon, including Tiger Boss, more Max Boys ! Plus, you didn’t hear it from me, but one last shipment of Hello Kitty Kaiju for EMP museum (fingers crossed !) This weekend, Max and myself debut our Father & Son Kaiju TriPus painted set for Clutter Gallery show, Kaiju Battlers ! This is Max’s first painted mini Kaiju and his official debut in a art show π I think he did a great job ! Contact Clutter for more info, preview list etc ( Thank you sold ! 3-18-2016) :
http://www.cluttermagazine.com/news/2016/03/kaiju-battlers-exhibition-clutter-gallery
