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Mark Nagata Collection Video

As usual, late to update these pages .. for up to the minute news follow or check our Instagram : @maxtoyco

Just released is a video profile of myself and Ultraman toy collection via the Magnificent World of Toys YouTube channel !

Here’s the direct link to my profile:

Roger and Issac traveled up to interview and film me over 5+ hours a few weeks back and I think you will agree the video is awesome ! If you like it, please Like and Subscribe to Roger’s channel. And, I highly recommend checking out his other profiles … I like learning about other collectors and artists .. and to be honest I find the ones that I most like are the smaller collections πŸ˜‰

I hope you guys enjoy this glimpse into my toy room and collecting journey !

New Kaiju Axron & Ramen Bowls

Micro run of x7 Kaiju Axron painted by Mark Nagata now via this link :

https://www.maxtoyco.com/Store/Kaiju-Axron-painted-by-Mark-Nagata-flesh-sofubi-micro-run-of-7/2268

Only a few left !

And the Japanese American National Museum has a brand new Kaiju Ramen bowl, with various Max Toy Kaiju and a Eyezon on the bottom ! Art work by Mark Nagata. Awesome ! Here’s the link: https://janmstore.com/products/eyezon-kaiju-ramen-bowl?_pos=1&_sid=066c9c56a&_ss=r

Nagata Kaiju Socks for Japanese American National Museum store

Exclusive to the Japanese American National Museum store, “Nagata Kaiju Socks !”

Here’s the link to order: https://janmstore.com/collections/fathers-day/products/nagata-kaiju-socks

Featuring art work by Mark Nagata of various original Max Toy Kaiju !

Sales benefit the museum, which like a lot of museums is now closed to the public. Thanks for the support !

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 πŸ˜‰ 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 πŸ˜‰
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 πŸ˜‰
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

Tsuburaya WF and more !

This particular show is only licensed Tsuburaya Productions characters and as with most things only for sale in Japan. Fear not, we will be releasing a similar Baltan set and new Ultraman figures soon for the USA !

Glow TriPus

Have two custom painted Kaiju TriPus in this weekends Clutter Holiday show. Please get on their mailing list and also check out the participating artists for your Holiday gifts (!)

Day Glo paints

and it’s that time of the year.. for the Top9 thingy … personally I have no idea how they calculate this stuff but here’s 2019’s image:

117.3 likes ?!?

At least glad to see lots of Tsuburaya stuff made the listing ! As always, thank you, thank you for the continued support of Max Toys and my past exhibit “Kaiju Vs Heroes” at the Japanese American National Museum. I keep thinking I’m going to slow it down, but we’ve already got a lot of new projects for 2020 ( Including one super HUGE one that I can’t wait to reveal ! ) and a long term one that I think people won’t see coming … as with a lot of stuff I’m not putting all my eggs into one basket so no hints just yet πŸ˜‰

Kaiju vs Heroes exhibit

Kaiju Vs Heroes, my exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles California closes July 7th, 2019. See over 300+ Kaiju toys from the Mark Nagata collection, take a VR tour of Nagata’s studio, play the Eyezon video game and see the short movie about Mark Nagata’s art and toys, “In the Clutches of Kaiju “ !

In addition, at the museum learn more about the internment of Japanese Americans during WW2 and the modern day repercussions.

Also, the past Kaiju Con featured a number of events that were videoed and have been posted up:

Mark Nagata Painting Demo https://youtu.be/a_qT0JtXUdc

Collector’s Panel https://youtu.be/uFFrCjFusJo

Marusan talk https://youtu.be/2-peKIpiWAY

and a nice over view of the event from Neon + Nova – https://youtu.be/rjBuCVEYL2A

Enjoy !

Kaiju Con 2019

Japanese American National Museum

I’m still recovering from Kaiju Con 2019, but in a nutshell it far exceed my expectations ! Plus, the crazy thing is the tickets sold out at the door and they actually had to turn away people wanting to come into the show ! They could see the museum and of course the Kaiju vs Heroes show at least.

I was pulled in many directions, we had a booth, a signing with Gerald Okamura, a Paint Demo and Toy Talk also.

Kaiju Con Crowds
Max Toy table Kaiju Con 2019

While I prefer to stay home and pet the cats … it’s also good to venture out and once I’m out, I do enjoy meeting fans and friends !

Artist Fred Marinello and the Radioactive Giant Bunny !
Love Fred’s work !
Mechavirus in person ! Todd had some drop dead beautiful work !
Awesome Dudes !
Xpanded Universe Mike !
Anatomy Kaiju Eyezon goes home with a Fan !
I didn’t know but the room was full so they stopped letting people into the demo !
I really don’t know what I’m doing πŸ˜‰ The museum taped the demo and there will be a link to it soon.
Drying brushing Demo !

We also had Martial Arts Legend Gerald Okamura sign his newest figure release for excited fans !

Man of Many Weapons !
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And finally, participated in a Rare Toys Round table, hosted by Super Duper Jumbo Machinder collector, Tom Franck, with Justin Ishmael, Quang Le and Mark Nagata ! Video is up on YouTube but I believe the museum will also post it soon ( I’ll post up links when they do) Good times !

Holy Grail Red Bullmark Ultraman

and finally I wish I had more time to talk to the many artists and vendors … but here’s a few …

Happy to add this amazing painting by artist Joel Nakamura to the Ultraman collection !
I didn’t want to pressure Max too much but this was his first time selling customs he painted at a con !

Well, I’m sure I’m missing something but was a awesome convention and people kept asking if there will be another next year … all I can say is I hope so and I’m sure the museum will make a decision about it soon πŸ˜‰

Keep checking their web site: http://www.janm.org/

And Kaiju vs Heroes, after 10 months, ends July 7th, 2019 ! Last chance to see my exhibit : http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kaiju-vs-heroes/

Kaiju Con Exclusives & Customs

Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California, Max Toys and Mark Nagata will have a table and participate in a painting demo and rare toy talk round table ! And, at 1pm come meet the Legendary Martial Artist from many movies and TV appearances Man Of Many Weapons Gerald Okamura at the Max Toy table, 1pm ! Details below !

Exclusive New Colorway of The Man of Many Weapons

See the museums web site for full details and a list of dealers and other special events during Kaiju Con ! Plus, it’s a great time to visit, “Kaiju vs Heroes” exhibit before it’s 10 month long run comes to an end on July 7th, 2019.

Some of our exclusives and customs below we are bringing to Kaiju Con !!!

Lots of new Max Toy customs by Mark Nagata
Surf Drazorans by the Amazing Son/Mother team, Seth and Laura Longmire
Custom Eyezon by Max Nagata
Custom King Negora by Max Nagata
DaBomb Toys UFO painted by Mark Nagata
Custom DaBomb Toys UFO bottom, painted by Mark Nagata
Planet X Asia Devil Buddha painted by Mark Nagata
Custom Negora by Mark Nagata

There’s more but I don’t have the energy to post more ;-P See you there and any stuff that doesn’t sell I’ll post up next week πŸ˜‰

Kaiju Con JANM museum

Today is the last day to get the special “early bird” ticket prices ! Full info via the Japanese American National Museum’s link:

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kaiju-vs-heroes/kaiju-con/

Besides a great vendor line up of toys, artists and more there will also be a full day of seminars and discussions and at night a free Godzilla movie on the plaza. Plus, don’t forget to see my exhibit, Kaiju vs Heroes – http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kaiju-vs-heroes/ before it closes July 7th, 2019 !

Asian America Podcast

A few months back had the privilege of sitting down at my exhibit, “Kaiju vs Heroes” at the Japanese American National Museum and talk to Ken Fong of Asian America podcast.

Here’s the link to the podcast: http://asianamericapodcast.com/?podcasts=mark-nagata

If you’re not familiar with who I am or what I’ve done to this point, the podcast does a good job at covering those aspects of my life ;-P

Many thanks to Ken and his podcast. Be sure to check out the other episodes they have as well.

photo by Ken Fong

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