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The crew is down one co-host but are joined by former guest Vincent Scala to catch up since he was last on. They talk about his solo show, new figure, Covid, and backlash to his designs. They also spend a good time talking about shows to stream and what make them great! We also learn about Cory's time working with Big Cat Rescue?  IG: @VincentScala  IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or q...

In this episode the crew sits down with the artist couple duo of Ghost Fox Toys. The El Paso based team talks about how they discovered designer toys, working and setting up at conventions, being in bands, curating events, working on art as a couple, using art as a soul income, and being a sandwich artists?  All this and more in this more in the 35th installment of URC. IG: @GhostFoxToys Webs...

In this episode the crew is joined by artist Playful Gorilla to talk about his journey as a kid from Philadelphia to becoming an artist! He gives us an in-depth look at his life experiance  as a 3D animator, freelancer, dog toy designer, toy designer, fan art creator, you name......has tried it! He also talks about living on the Convention circuit and how that all came crashing down earlier t...

In this episode the crew sits down with the co-founder of Rotofugi Kirby Kerr. The Chicago based store opened it's doors in 2004 and has been a leader in the designer toy retail business ever since. The crew talks the history of the store, toys of yesteryear, what it is like owning a brick 'n motor store during a global pandemic, and so much more!  IG: @Rotofugi website: www. Rotofugi.com Have a c...

In this episode Chris, Travis, and Cory are joined by Queens native and California transplant KaNO to talk about his career in animation, art, and designer toys. They go over what it was like coming up in the world of animation during a time of great change for th industry. They also talk about what it is like to have a distinct art style and a separate art style for your career work, They talk ab...

In this episode the crew sits down with Detroit (Ann Arbor) based artist Chris Dokebi to talk about his recent release "Puck" produced by Strange Cat Toys. The crew discuss his early upbringing, the effects of moving around a lot on his art, developing 3D renders and what it is like to see them come to life in 3D! They also talk about sites to see in Ann Arbor, Detroit, and talk about some great f...

In this episode the crew talk about recent art shows and conventions that have go the virtual route! They give their thoughts and opinions on their good points and bad points. They also talk about events that work virtually and ones that don't. During the episode they also dive into platform toys, DIY toys, what works, what doesn't, and where they think that market is headed. Chris also talks abou...

In this episode the team sits down with graphic design legend, toy artist and all around good guy Bill Mc Mullen (Billions McMillions) to talk about his time working at Def Jam records in the late 90's. They get some behind the scenes info on the making of the Beastie Boys album cover for Hello Nasty, his departure from Def Jam and Move to Swish NYC. We also talk about how designing for Swish NYC...

In the 28th episode the crew sits down with Tim Kowalczyk of Tim's Ceramics and dive into his world of trompe style ceramics. The artist know for creating hyper realistic work that he refers to a garbage breaks down his process to give us an in-depth look at what it take to bring these amazing projects to life. They have a long talk about shrined,age, taking photos of art and making products witho...

In this episode the crew is joined by Rob Lumino of For The Masses Podcast fame and former owner of SubUrban Vinyl. They talk about collecting, running a podcast, owning a store, hustling, discovering new artists, and how life can change your direction from one lane to another!  IG: @SubUrbanVinyl IG: @UrbanRobotCat Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at chec...

In this episode the crew sits down with New York (Currently Florida) based artist Belowkey! They talk about his art career, famous tags, casting resin a toy vs sculpture, and of course.....Aliens. Make sure to check this episode out! IG: @Belowkey Website: www. Belowkey.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat  Sponsored By:  No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10%...

In this episode Travis, Chris, and Cory chat with street art and toy design legend Scribe. He talks about his early inspirations in the Boston area, his move to Kansas City, going to school for Illustration, finding his place in graffiti, transitioning to toys, writing children's books and so much more! IG: @ScribesWalk Website: www. Scribeswalk.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Sponsored By: No Love City: w...

In this episode the crew sits down with Hawaii based artist 7Sketches! In recent years this artist has been on the rise, traveling the country and taking his art to new levels. We talk to him about what it is like to paint as Apart of PowWow Hawaii, recent large scale murals, upcoming designer toys, working with 7Eleven & Hawaiian Air, Hip-Hop, NYC, Five Points Fest, "Grinds" in Hawaii, and so...

In this episode the crew is joined by illustrator and toy designer Josh Divine! He talks about his run away success of the Astor Crash produced with Strange Cat Toys, his daily comic strip Ducktown, and dream vs reality in the comic/Illustration world. He also worked in the creative department of designer toy company Kidrobot for many years. The crew discuss what it is like to work in a the corpor...

In this episode the crew is joined by Philadelphia sticker scene legend UnderWaterPirates! In this episode they discuss his rise from a skateboarder to sticker scene artist, the history of stickers in Philadelphia, what that scene meant to sticker art, the transition of putting art in the streets to galleries, keeping busy in the time of Corona virus, and so much more!  IG: @UnderWaterPirates...

In this episode the crew is joined by Josh from No Love City to talk about Dealing with creativity and drive during COVID-19 Quarantine, Cory's past with the Tiger King, Toys we wished we had, they talk about their buying habits, street wear and more!  IG:@NoLoveCity WWW.NoLoveCity.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Question or Comment? Email: UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolov...

In this episode Travis and Chris are joined by Chicago based artist Murrz! During this episode they talk about her rise in the art scene, her move from Brooklyn to Chicago, the Chicago art scene, and the effects of COVID 19 on artists and galleries.  IG @_Murrz  Site: https://murrz.art Store: https://murrz.bigcartel.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Question or Comment? Email: UrbanRobotCat@gmail.c...

In this week's installment the crew sits down with Rios Palante of Rios Toy Designs. They talk about his world of original characters called Fu-Stamps! They talk about developing his world, inspiration and the production of resin figure, comics, and much more. They also talk a little 80's cartoon, Marvel, Todd McFarlane, DC movies and other random fun.  IG: Rios_Toys_Designs_ WebSite: FuStamp...

In this episode the crew sits down with photographer, gallery owner, and former resin toy artist Mauricio Murillo (aka Crummy Gummy) to talk about his career, wrestling, abandoned amusement parks, and Florida. In this episode they talk about his photography series called "Salad Days", his work running Redefine Gallery, creating resin gummy bear inspired art toys, a Darth Vader helmet made of real...

In this episode the crew is joined by illustrator Vincent Scala! They talk about his career in the animation industry, including his own original short Dia De Los Tacos! They also talk about his experience with toy production, Kickstarter, and his upcoming solo show at Clutter Gallery. They even take a dive into the recent Toy Fair International reveals, pop culture rips, parody, and the current s...

In this episode the crew are joined by Brooklyn based artist Zero Productivity. They talk about the origins of his famous character PJ The Pigeon, graphic design, the change in New York, the effect of social media, design march, being apart of the sticker movement, creating murals, and the connection between Hey Arnold and Green Achers? Instagram: @ZeroProductivity @ZroPro Websiter ZeroProductivit...

In this episode the crew meet with Artist Bleeding Edges (AKA Jeff) who currently is running a Kickstarter for a new vinyl figure called Dr. Plagiun! We also talk about the history of Bearrito, we talk the pin scene and his work with BxE Buttons, go over music and his new project NedListensTo, apartment shopping with Welcome Back Kotter, the return of weird 90's trends, and many eyes of t-shirt bl...

In this episode the team sit down with Miranda, Josh, and Sarah of Clutter Magazine, Gallery and Five Points Fest to talk about their upcoming event in Soho NYC with the release of a new toy with world famous pop artist Ron English, CZee's Canbot, running a gallery, the history of Clutter Magazine,    10 years of the Designer Toy Awards, the future of the Designer Toy scene, magnets...

In this episode the crew meet with toy artist Candie Bolton! During this episode Candie teaches Chris about the art of sofubi and some of the ins and outs of the process she uses. The crew also discuss Asian toy conventions, the Corona virus outbreak and its affect on the globe, Creature Bazaar, the cost of importing art supplies and so much more!  Instagram: @CandieBolton Instagram: @UrbanRobotCa...

in this episode the crew discuss  a good amount about toys! The question of how Does the artist's style get lost when others make the toys, why Chris doesn't have one, Pow Wow Hawaii, and so much more!  Instagram: @UrbanRobotCat Sponsored By:  No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off  Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecit...