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 !
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 !
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 (!)
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:
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 😉
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 !
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.
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 !
We also had Martial Arts Legend Gerald Okamura sign his newest figure release for excited fans !
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 !
and finally I wish I had more time to talk to the many artists and vendors … but here’s a few …
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 😉
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/
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 !
Oops, I’m way behind on updates and sorry to say most of the items below have sold out ;-( Best way to keep up to date on Max Toy stuff is via my instagram : maxtoyco
I’ll just dump all the images below in no particular order ….
Head on over to DoomCo Designs ! They have a special one off Chromed Kaiju Eyezon for sale ! https://www.doomcodesigns.com/physical/eyezon-city-of-chrome
Also, head over to the Japanese American National Museum web store, for these exclusive Kaiju vs Heroes items ! https://janmstore.com/collections/kaiju-vs-heroes Only available from the museum.. or if you are in the LA area, visit their store to purchase.
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.
Check out the February 2019 issue of KORE, nice article by Mae Hamilton about myself and “Kaiju vs Heroes” exhibit. Look for it on newsstands in physical form as well !
Awesome announcement !
My exhibit, “Kaiju vs Heroes”, has been extended thru July 7th, 2019 at the Japanese American National Museum !!!
From the museums Press release: Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata’s Journey through the World of Japanese Toys, which features hundreds of contemporary and vintage Japanese vinyl toys, has been extended on view at the Japanese American National Museum through July 7, 2019. The exhibition is included in regular admission to the museum. In conjunction with the exhibition’s extension, the museum will host a day-long separately ticketed Kaiju-Con on June 15, 2019.
Super honored by the awesome reception this exhibit has received from both Kaiju fans and non Kaiju fans ! More importantly, the exhibit has allowed me the chance to reflect upon my Japanese American heritage and connect with many diverse people who were not aware of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 2. I’m grateful that by extending the exhibit thru July 7th, 2019, many more will not only see a super fun exhibit but also learn more about the internment and it’s affects on Japanese Americans. And, yes, there will be a Kaiju Con … check out their link for more info !!
