Toys on Tap

This week we had the incredible pleasure to sit down with Matt Gondek! Matt is a deconstructive pop artist with bright colors and bold takes on characters we all know and love! Though he has created toys before, this week he launches his first Sofubi Toy that is made entirely by him! Jump into the pod and hear about his journey in toys and now the production of "Big Trouble" the kaiju sofubi in ne...

After 130 episodes of Toys on Tap Dov Kelemer comes back on to talk toys, what's new with DKE and more! We get to also have a glimpse of what it was like for Dov early on in the resin scene! Sit back relax and get ready to listen to some good stories! On instagram @ dketoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor...

Coming from the other side of the world in the Philippines, Aloud Space Lab comes on Toys on Tap to talk all things toys! We dive into his life as an artist from painting and graffiti to toys! He also has a gallery show coming up in Los Angeles! Stay tuned for more from Aloud Space Lab! On instagram @ aloudspacelab Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco...

The collector has arrived! Chance steps into the building with not only the collection, but the knowledge behind it. And if all of that wasn't enough he also has created his own toyline with his own style called WOTU! This week you need to hear it, so lets do this!!!On instagram @ chances_toy_collection @ victorycomicsllc Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburge...

We don't often get duos coming on Toys on Tap, but when we do it's a favorite. This week we have the dynamic duo Jason and Nicole of Plastic Vomit Customs! Their work is the thing of dreams. It's crystal clear in different colors unless you are able to get your hands on one of their elusive Ice Figures! Listen to this weeks episode to see how they got to this point! On instagram @ plastic_vomit_cu...

An artist like no other comes on the podcast this week! Jonathan Queen makes toys his life by painting them! From vintage toys to toys in costumes and masks nothing is off limits. This week we also cover some big projects that have been done at the hands of Jonathan including the Shogun Sanders! Take a listen this week! Also this is your news that the Furby Art show is coming soon! On instagram @...

Dresease in the house!!! this full time artist breaks into Toys on Tap like he owns the place and he does! He's got incredible resin work, great sculpts, and clean casts... What more could you want! This week is a fun one so jump instagram and go see what his art is all about! On instagram @ dreseaseCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you...

With the rise of online Toy shows Scraps was one of the ones that made a name for sure! After hosting 4 Scraps shows, The Angry Beast has decided to do an open call to all that want to participate and for Scraps 5 to be the last Scraps show! We are sad to see it go, but we loved it while it was here! Art archive at: @the_scraps_archiveArtist list as of Aug. 20, 2023:@theangrybeast @labmonkeynumber...

The beast is in the house. This week Beast Labs jumps on the pod to talk about his 10 years in making toys! Being a full time toy maker, he has done so much work and had some fantastic pieces released! As you listen to the podcast scroll through his work and pick up a couple pieces! On instagram @ beastlabs Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors...

Depressed Monsters are in the house and we couldn't be more pumped! We don't just hear about the beginning of the brand, but also what brought its inception, and how it breathed life not only into Ryan, but also into everyone that has encountered the brand! This week get psyched and also get ready for a big announcement at the end! On instagram @ depressedmonsters Commercials brought to you by Chi...

If you thought Toys on Tap couldn't get any better, well you'd be wrong because this week we bring on ETC Toys to talk about everything. We talk about his history, his toys, aliens, spacesquatch, buddhator, and also much more! Come spend an hour with us! On instagram @ extratruckestrial Last Bastion Studios has an incredible Kickstarter going on, go take a look at the chili style ultraman figures!...

Welcome back to Toys on Tap! This week we jump across the pond to interview The Feral Foundry. This is one incredible artist that takes H.P. Lovecraft influences and turns them into little gooey beasts and sea faring mechs! If you haven't heard of this artist its time to buckle up and pray you are able to get your hands on his work! On instagram @ the_feral_foundry Commercials brought to you by Ch...

Ladies and Gentleman we present the Worst Villain Ever! This week we brought on Worst Villain Ever Toys and it was a blast! He is new to the toy scene, but is already coming out with incredible work! You can see his creation in the latest E2K Pizza Show! Now its time to listen to how the world got the Worst Villain Ever! On instagram @ worstvillainever Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger...

Welcome to a blast from the past! We bring on Photonic Figures after over 2 years. Photonic figures was one of the first episodes of the Vimeo version of Toys on Tap! Phil has come so far since we have spoken and it shows in his work! Listen to the interview this week on Toys on Tap and go buy one of his clunkers! On instagram @ photonicfigures Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn...

This week we finally made it happen! We got the duo from Last Bastion Studios on the podcast...together! If you've been listening to Toys on Tap for awhile than you have heard both of their independent episodes, but now we all sit together to hear how they play off of each other and what's next for Last Bastion, like the new Kickstarter (link below). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lastbastio...

Toy worlds are colliding this week as the Toyzalive duo Crumbs and Brian jump on Toys on Tap to hang out and talk all things podcasting, artist, and toys. This is a long episode, but that's what you get with 3 people that are passionate about toys sit together and chat it up! Enjoy! On instagram @ toyzalive Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors...

Awwwooooo! Do you hear those wolves? This week Gorehoundz Toys comes on to the podcast to tell us all about his toy career and how he got started with digital sculpting. If you haven't seen his toys you are absolutely missing out. Every detail has been carefully thought out when it comes to the toys, the accessories, the backer, and even the blisters. Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on...

This week on Toys on Tap we have a first. We take a break from toys to bring on someone that took on Disney in the copyright fight of a lifetime...Dan O'Neill. Dan O'Neill is an American underground cartoonist, creator of the syndicated comic strip Odd Bodkins and founder of the underground comics collective the Air Pirates. Mickey and the Air Pirates led Dan into a world of trouble, massive lawsu...

This week is a first for Toys on Tap! This week we bring on Jee Saya, a tattoo artist that is not starting to bring his designs to life in toy form. His first creation is Tattpooh! The classic Winnie the Pooh style body, with Japanese traditional style tattoo art covering the body! Don't miss this first with Toys on Tap! On instagram @ jeesayalero Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco...

Wow Wow Wow! This week is something else with The Windigo coming on Toys on Tap! Insane casts, great colors, and of course our first love...Ewoks. You get an inside look at his process, his love for toys, and how toys have impacted his life. We also spend some time bragging about Toys Alive! On instagram @ thewindigo Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisc...

From the brain of Matthew Rodriguez meet the Defenders of Eden. This comic line is now giving birth to the first toy line, that has been completely funded on Kickstarter. The Armies of Ashmore have been funded! These toys are massive! like 8inches massive. They pull influence from MOTU and of course, they are dinosaurs! If you haven't helped fund to secure yours what are you waiting for! On instag...

This week is all about Jacob Coble also known as Nim Studios. Jacob is not only a toy designer and maker, but also a fine artist that is represented by two galleries. His paintings are all animals in his own style and his toys also breathe this same style. You can see his work come to life through his character Agent Jupiter. Listen up on your day off and get ready to hang out with Jacob through t...

This week we were able to get Dimension X Toys on Toys on Tap again! Dave came on to give us an update about what he has got going on, Making a Mutant and what is going on with this incredible group of artists, and a sneak peek into an insane giveaway where all of the characters that Making a Mutant has made will be printed and given away! On instagram @ dimensionxtoys @makingamutantCommercials br...

Such a rad week ahead! We get to hear from Bootleg Toy Co all about his life in making toys and how he got there! We also get a behind the scenes look at the street creep toy bootlegger toy! Tune in this week to get a good look at Bootleg Toy Co! On instagram @ bootlegtoyco Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor...

This week we bring on Toy de Jour, a toy store all the way from Chicago. Toy de Jour has an incredible space that not only sells vintage toys and artist made toys, but they also host shows that are beautifully curated and accompanied by custom food, prints, and incredible pieces of art! You get to hear their story from beginning to now and how they not only made it through covid, but then got to b...