Two Little Monsters, One Big Debut: Chaz & Daz Vinyl Art Toy Boxed Set by Motomichi Nakamura

Meet Chaz and Daz: a mischievous pair of monsters making their vinyl debut! This two-figure boxed set was designed by Japanese American artist Motomichi Nakamura and produced by Android8. Both figures are made of vinyl, with articulation at the arms and legs; Chaz stands 4.5 inches tall, while Daz measures 6 inches. The edition is limited, though an exact edition size hasn’t been published. The colorful art box is part of the fun, and the set is in stock at Tenacious Toys for $80.00.

This is the first vinyl toy release from Nakamura — a debut you can actually still get your hands on, which is not something you get to say about first releases very often. His unmistakable black, red and white monster style runs through both characters, and it’s a lively pick for fans of the artist, graphic monster designs, or art toys with a little personality to spare.

Motomichi Nakamura is a Japanese-born, New York-based multidisciplinary artist known for bold three-color imagery and monsters inspired by fear and mythology. His work spans animation, projection mapping, painting, murals and sculpture; his animated films have screened at festivals including Sundance, and he has worked with clients such as MTV and UNIQLO. He also teaches at New York City’s School of Visual Arts. You can explore more of his work on his official website. Chaz and Daz translate that distinctive visual language into Nakamura’s first-ever vinyl toy release.

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