#TopTenToysof2019 by Issac Tang
Today we welcome back Issac Tang (Check his 2018 Top Ten list) to share with us his TOP TEN TOYS OF 2019, with a "bonus" finale to the list!
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#10: I'm Your Venus, YU NAGABA
ISSAC-SAYS: Black & White + Minimalist = YU NAGABA's Art. This is the first VINYL Figure from the Japanese Artist for his first overseas solo exhibition.
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#9: Re-ment Koupen-chan's Room
ISSAC-SAYS: A therapeutic character from illustrator, RURUTEA. It is called "positive energy penguin" in Chinese. Cute & positive. Can't help but love it!
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#8: RED A by TinBot
ISSAC-SAYS: "RED A" is a classic brand which produces quality plastic ware for many years. This collaboration shows the spirit of "Made in Hong Kong".
TOYSREVIL: Can you share with us, who you are and what you do?
@isaac_t88: I'm a marketer, a toy collector, a Hong-Konger.
TOYSREVIL: How long have you been buying (collectible) toys?
@isaac_t88: I have collected Soul of Chogokin for around 10years, and started to collect designer toys since 2015.
TOYSREVIL: Where do you normally purchase your toys? Online? Offline from Stores? Events? Which do you prefer? And why?
@isaac_t88: I prefer to purchase toys from events and have a chance to meet artists.
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#7: Little Dino SpongeBob & Patrick Edition by Ziqi Wu
ISSAC-SAYS: SpongeBob & Patrick transform to Little Dino 🦖.
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#6: Ribon Chan meets to-fu by Meruhen Rieko
ISSAC-SAYS: Glad to know that To-Fu Kun always has a lovely girl be with him :)
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#5: FAIREST OF THEM ALL by Djohan Hanapi
ISSAC-SAYS: I had waited for 2? 3? years for this. Thirsty!!! A Good Polystone Art Figure which created another "fairytale".
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#4: RUSTIC CLASSIC SHUMI by Jade Kuei
ISSAC-SAYS: Rustic, classic, hand-painted. Back to the old days... this is an art piece.
TOYSREVIL: Do you have “toy-grails”? And did you manage to score a “toy-grail” this year (2019)?
@isaac_t88: I have a hunting list for To-Fu Oyako. In 2019, I finished one of my collections of To-Fu Oyako which are 2" figures.
TOYSREVIL: Any particular focus or toy-aims this year (2020)? Starting any new line?
@isaac_t88: At the end of 2019, I utilise my skills (marketing) to organise an event for Jim Dreams (one of my favourite artist) in a shopping mall. I want to explore more special events for artists or toy designers in 2020. This is my "new line" to my collection.
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#3: DEVILROBO x RUMBELL MAKALELE (SON Version)
ISSAC-SAYS: There had been many collaborations with to-fu in 2019, but as a fan of Makalele and a crazy fan of To-Fu Oyako, I had to select this one to be in my top 10 list :)
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#2: Fast Food-Themed Series by Jim Dreams
ISSAC-SAYS: This is a collection that took over 2 years (From 2017 - 2019) to complete, where finally, I have made a complete a set of this series. Every character is the legend of 80's characters, all of whom are sleeping ... Let's find the beautiful old days in the dream.
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#1: To-Fu Oyako 2" Figures by DEVILROBOTS
ISSAC-SAYS: I found the final puzzle in 2019 = A Full Set of To-Fu Oyako 2" Figures! (There are too) many To-Fu (that) could not be shown on my lis, however, THEY ARE ALL #1!
Kamen Rider mini To-Fu
fufufanny x To-Fu
Mini & My Firsto-Fu painter
Bubble Tea To-Fu
Layer Wood To-Fu
Punk Drunkers x To-Fu
Rampage Toys x To-Fu
TOYSREVIL: Do you belong to any particular or dedicated toy-groups (online or offline)? Do you have “toy-buying buddies”? “Toy Buying these days is a solitary affair” = Do you agree with this? How do you feel about this?
@isaac_t88: Many toy buddies around me :) - and we lure each other to spend everyday lol
TOYSREVIL: Where can people go to see your collection?
@isaac_t88: Instagram @isaac_t88 + Dedicated hashtag: #isaactoycollection!
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