Tenacious Ninja - A Blog About Art Toys

CHINA DOES NOT PAY TARIFFS WHEN GOODS ARE EXPORTED TO THE USA! The importer pays the tariff when the goods land in the USA. The importer means the US businesses that are receiving the goods. CHINA. DOES. NOT. PAY. THE....

Colus writes: "Sculpted this 14” Felix the Cat for the Jumbo Chan line for Funko. I like him a lot." Enter the launch here! MORE INFO: Born of Funko’s reverence and passion for retro Japanese toys, Jumbo Chan is designed to emulate the charm and vibrance of iconic characters that have inspired so many of our artists. This new collection merges feel-good nostalgia and sleek stylization of beloved licenses from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Jumbo Chan collectibles feature exuberant expressions and vibrant colors as an ode to the original art, design, and stories of each character. The packaging features bold lettering, burst icons, and full front-panel art. Jumbo Chan Felix The Cat has his bag of tricks in hand, ready to chase after adventure and never let anything get in his way. This “wonderful, wonderful cat” is sure to make hearts go “pit-a-pat” as a premium vinyl figure for your collection. Collectible Details: -Limited edition, only 1,200 produced. -14-inch-tall collectible. -Material: hard vinyl. -Includes a certificate of authenticity. -Collector’s box with eye-catching, full front-panel art. Find more Colus original pieces...

So you are just starting out in designer toys... These are the slides from a lecture I deliver at SVA in NYC to art students. When Jason Freeny asked me to guest lecture in his Designer Toy class, I thought...

Remember when we dreamed about a platform where you could buy directly from your favorite artists? Where you'd never miss a drop, and every purchase would actually support creators?  That day is here. Starting right now, Trampt isn't just the...

Standing tall at 6 inches, these limited-edition figures are sculpted in dazzling Clear Encapsulated/Double Cast Resin. Each one gleams with a mesmerizing, see-through beauty, showing off intricate details that’ll leave you spellbound from every angle. Only 10 Pieces in the...

If you’ve been following their amazing journey that started in late 2023, Atom Toys Studios has  continually released a strong line-up of art toys that feature playful designs with an element of storytelling. Like their earlier works, Rocket Rascals – M features their iconic...

We think Good Things Vending machines are really cool! They are full of original art, and they are placed in relevant locations all around the Chicago area! I think this type of machine should be all over the country! What...

Abominable Toys has launched the Chompocalypse Fan Design Contest, inviting enthusiasts to create their own Chomp designs. The contest runs from January 1, 2025, to February 1, 2025. How to Enter: Design Your Chomp: Use the provided templates available on...

I Think It’s Kickin In Acrylic, Resin, Clay & Metal on Authentic KAWS Vinyl Figure by Josh Mayhem - see more HERE