Toys on Tap Podcast
1) Ep. 259 Toys on Tap w/ GongKong Studios:From Tattoo Flash to Soft Vinyl
We sit down with Josh of Gong Kong Studios to trace a path that runs from childhood anime obsessions to tattooing, and eventually into soft vinyl toy making. We talk Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, obscure robot c...Show More
2) Ep. 258 Toys on Tap w/ Nofubi Toys: Hong Kong, Kaiju, and the Quiet Build
We sit down with Dan to explore how a life spent in Hong Kong, at the crossroads of Eastern and Western pop culture, shaped his path into toy design. From growing up surrounded by kaiju, Ultraman, and...Show More
3) Ep. 257 Toys on Tap w/ Akashik Records Toys: Ten Years Deep in the Indie Toy Grind
We’re diving deep into kaiju culture, business reality, and what it really takes to last in the indie toy world. From childhood obsessions with Pokemon to turning collection into creation, we sit down...Show More
4) Ep. 256 Toys on Tap w/ Spumoni Toys Co: Building Toys the Hard Way
We’re breaking down the real indie toy grind, fresh off DesignerCon and IndyToy Show, talking vendor culture, why pre-show connection matters, and what separates good shows from great ones. Then we go...Show More
5) Ep. 255 Toys on Tap w/ MindSponge Toys: Toy Production in Full Swing
This episode is a full-tilt ride through art, toys, culture, and creative obsession. MindSponge breaks down his rapid rise in the art-toy world, sharing how he sold out early releases, navigated preo...Show More
6) Ep. 254 Toys on Tap w/ MUMBOT: Art, Toys, and Playing the Long Game
What happens when art week chaos, toy shows, Web3, and long-term creative vision collide? We sit down with MUMBOT for a wide-ranging, honest, and surprisingly grounding conversation on building a sust...Show More
7) Ep. 253 Toys on Tap w/ Madworld Toys: From Needles to Kaiju: The Tattoo Artist Who Wouldn’t Stop Creating
After finally seeing each other at DesignerCon, we get to dive into the awkward art of navigating conventions and the respect it takes to approach people well. Madworld shares how 18 years of tattooin...Show More
8) Ep. 252 Toys on Tap w/ Mecha Virus: Kaiju, Customs, and Comebacks
We sit down with Mechavirus for a fast-moving dive into his journey from Boston street art to kaiju customs to full-on vinyl production. Todd talks returning to the scene, the rise of DIY toy studios,...Show More
9) Ep. 251 Toys on Tap w/ The Last Goldfish: From Museums to Mutant Fish Machines
Kelly Barfield grew up without TV, without many toys… but surrounded by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Now she designs toys at Kid Robot by day and builds her own wonderfully strange fish-themed empire b...Show More
Ep. 251 Toys on Tap w/ The Last Goldfish: From Museums to Mutant Fish Machines
48:52 | Nov 24th, 2025
10) Ep. 250 Toys on Tap w/ Paul Kaiju: From Model Kits to Vinyl Legends
In this packed episode, we sit down with the legendary Paul Kaiju to trace his path from early model kits and “Wild West” vinyl experiments to becoming one of the most influential artists in the sofub...Show More