Toys on Tap

Welcome to the beginning! Not only of SuckLord, but also of the scene that we all love and exist. The bootleg toy scene has exploded over the years and can be traced back to the actions of one man... SuckLord! Here all about the beginnings of him making toys and struggling to find who he is in a scene that doesn't exist in the next part of the SuckLord Saga! On instagram @sucklord Commercials brou...

As a bonus episode we got a behind the scenes look at Killer Bootlegs and where he is after leaving super 7. Take a listen to his update! On instagram @killerbootlegs Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmail.com Patreon: To support the show you can join the T...

This week is all about Slug Toys! Mapaco has been running slug toys for a couple years now and has already brought community to the scene by hosting multiple toys shows. On top of hosting he creates original characters and has plans to heal the earth by recycling plastic to make toys! Hear all about his journey this week on Toys on Tap! On instagram @slugtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken...

Boom Do you hear that... boom What is that.... Run!!!!! It's Ragnar! That's right, this week Toys on Tap welcomes Last Bastion Studios! We get to not only dive into Ragnar and his beginnings of being the most badass turtle kaiju ever but also Christopher's background and how he got to where he is in making toys. And if listening to his story wasn't enough and you are looking for help in creating a...

This week we bring on an incredible sculptor. Though he doesn't make toys, Ace of Clay sculpts figures that are incredible! You can find his work on TikTok, Instagram, and full length sculpt videos on Youtube. His sculpting has ranged from inspiration from others to his own original characters and is headed too far more! Take a listen this week to Toys on Tap! On all socials @aceofclay Commercials...

This week we travel to Australia to talk toys with the toy maker from down under himself Tiddybean Toys. If you haven't heard or seen Sam's work you are seriously missing out. His molds are absolutely intense and his pulls cannot be beaten! Take some time this week to listen to him talk about how he got into toys and what he has cooking on this weeks Toys on Tap! On instagram @tiddybeantoys Commer...

This week is all about the man behind the bear! Luke Chueh has created something magical through his use of his anthropomorphic bear! This started in drawings, but has blown up to figures, prints, Toys, Plush, and so much more! To hear how Luke started and why he developed the way that he did listen to this weeks Toys on Tap! On instagram @lukechueh Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Dis...

If you have grown up through the 80's and 90's and played with toys, you have probably played with toys that were sculpted and designed by Scott Hensey! It feels weird to be able to talk to someone that literally shaped my childhood with his hands! If you haven't seen his work or can't figure out what he has made you can see what he has done on his instagram or if you go to toysculpt.com On instag...

If the story of SuckLord's life has been a mystery to you, be puzzled no longer! Episode 2 in his 5 par saga has come. In this episode he walks us through early life of high school and college. We follow his story through the ins and outs of being lost and not knowing what was next for him. This is where his love of Star Wars comes in handy! Take a listen to this weeks Toys on Tap! Toys on Tap got...

It's here! The Gorilla from hell creator himself Stanfield Toys! There is some insane work being done over in the Stanfield workshop from the creation of Gorvel to his monster series! If you haven't seen what he has been cooking up lately you have been missing out! Take a listen to this weeks Toys on Tap! On instagram @stanfieldtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @...

Toys on Tap has turned a corner this week to interview an artist that primarily identifies as a graphic artist. Last Boss Comics is incredibly ingrained in the bootleg world and designs for several artists. If you are unsure, look closely, there is a high probability that you have seen his logo on some card backers. As if having rad design skills wasn't enough he also makes toys! Take a listen to...

This week is Epoxy Crusader! If you have not seen his work, he is a toy maker out of Mexico City that makes some of the most rad toys! To get a glimpse of his incredible work you can find his McDalorian which is the cross section of his love for toys and his love for McDonalds! Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap! On instagram @epoxy_crusader Commercials brought to you by Chicken Bu...

Have you ever dreamed of being surrounded by giant toys? Dimension X Toys has made this a reality! He takes your favorite toys from yesteryear and creates colossal toys! On this week's episode of Toys on Tap Dimension X walks us through the process of starting to 3d print and what actually goes into a large scale beast! Find out more this week! On instagram @dimensionxtoys Commercials brought to y...

This week Toys on Tap was with the secretive man himself Todd Jara! Not only does he own his own business, but he makes amazing customs and on top of it all he supplies so many toy makers with the blisters we desperately need through Empire Blisters! Go take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap to get an inside look of Todd Jara as a maker On instagram @texastcustoms @empireblisters Comme...

Remember the days of sitting in front of the tv on Saturday morning with a nice bowl of cereal waiting with anticipation as your hero come on the screen. From sharks to turtles to power rangers to GI Joe, you felt like you were in for it! If you miss those days, miss them no longer because 9 to 5 Warriors are bringing this nostalgia right to you. Brandon has worked his magic in developing what fee...

It has been 294 days since SuckLord has been on the podcast so we are bringing him on for a 5 part series that will be split up over the course of this year! Episode 1 won't suck as bad as the prequels so you should listen! In this first episode we dive into SuckLord's childhood and take a look at who he was to make him who he is today! Take a listen to this weeks episode! On instagram @sucklord C...

This week I got to hang out with one of Toys on Tap's big supporters, Righteousmade. Eric is not new to toy making and it shows! He has been experimenting with resin card backs and has learned to do crazy good pulls without a pressure pot. Go take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap! If you are listening go over to instagram and give us a follow @toysontap On instagram @righteousmade Com...

There has been a resurrection from the dead! We got to hang out with Falcon Toys this week! Falcon Toys was a toy maker in the earlier days of this bootleg scene, but has stopped making toys for the time being. We were able to dive into his history, what he's been up to and if there is a chance of him coming back! On instagram @falcontoys ; @electricstarshiparcade Commercials brought to you by Chi...

If you have ever wondered what going to a designer toy expo was like, look no further. Assembly Required is coming up in Asheville, NC on February 5th & 6th. You will get to see designer toy artists, have good beer, listen to music, and have the time of your life! If you get a chance while you are there thank Matthew Casale for creating this space for toy makers! On instagram @_mjcasale_ @ _ a...

I got to sit down with the customs king himself Lightning Boltz Action Figures. If you thought that Scotland having a unicorn as the national animal was magical, just wait until you see the toys that Lightning Boltz makes! On instagram @lightning_boltz_action_figures Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toy...

Welcome to another episode of Toys on Tap! This week we sit down with Damarx Toys. Some of you may know him by Buzzard Guts. Regardless of how you know him you know his voice in the scene. Damarx has been around since the early years of the bootlegging toy scene and can speak to some of the challenges and bonuses of being one of the first! Listen to his journey as he talks through his time making...

Toys on Tap got to take a walk down memory lane of the indie toy scene with someone that was in , out, and now dabbles... Tyler Ham! We talk all things toy scene and how it has changed, plus we dive into his professional toy making career which includes heavy hitters like Mego Toys, Universal, and Archer! Go take a listen to Tyler and I chat it up about his life with toys. On instagram @hamfx @cul...

If you have ever wondered what the patreon is like, welcome! Take a listen to this episode I did with Janky Toys a couple months back! On instagram @jankytoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmail.com Patreon: To support the show you can join the Toys on T...

Got to chat it up with Scott Cherry of Barbarian Rage! We talk all about his art and where he started. From painting, to figures, and several successful kickstarter campaigns! He has also partnered with the Nacelle company to release his comic books! Scott is one of the best artists in the scene with a drive like no other! Go take a listen and buy his stuff! On instagram @barbarian_rage Commercial...

I got to sit down with the rad customizer himself Nez! His work is incredible and his eye for detail is just insane. You may not catch him making runs, but you will see him making the toys of characters that never were! If you haven't had the pleasure go check out his work, buy something, and give him a follow! On instagram @nostalgicnez Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instag...