Ken Tay's #TopTenToysof2021
WHAT-IS: What are YOUR #TopTenToysof2021? I’ve invited some collectors to share their favs and you can check if they share the same designer toys as you, in this serial feature on TOYSREVIL heralding in the new year of toys in 2022!
Singapore-based Ken Tay returns to our annual TOP TEN TOYS-list, and shares with us his “discography” of releases for 2021 (Continuous Coverage on TOYSREVIL), where he celebrated the second Anniversary of ANONYMOUS RIDICULE! You might also want to check out his ”2020”-list for a lil’Q&A about WHO he is…!
instagram.com/anonymousridicule
facebook.com/anonymousridicule
KEN TAY: 2021 has been a lot of new challenges as I have been focusing on designing and producing new robot design. Hence, my Top Ten is definitely my babies. Here’s a milestone of these 2021 babies.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#10): ARBOYZ (JANUARY 2021)
KEN TAY: Based on an original design by Go Nagai-ARboyZ is a reimagined human cyborg character designed by AnonymousRidcule to kick-start 2021.
- 6-inch sofubi
- 9 points of articulation
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#9): ARBOT (MAY 2021)
KEN TAY: ARbotZ is an original character created by anonymousridicule and radioactivecarrot. Ready to battle every kaiju and aliens from the universe who threaten our civilization. Join ARbotZ in his quest for justice!
- Handcrafted in 7-inch traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- 5 points of articulation
- Rotatable 2 head design
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#8): ARBOT MARK II (OCT 2021)
- Handcrafted in 8-inch height x 9-inch length traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- 7 points of articulation
- Airbrushed by hand in Premium Metallic colour finishing
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#7): ARBOYZ CANDY SERIES-EVA
KEN TAY: Hand-painted in Premium Metallic Candy colours, the multi-layers embrace a different shades of tints under different lighting environment.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#6): ARBOYZ CANDY SERIES-BLUE
KEN TAY: Hand-painted in Premium Metallic Candy colours, the multi-layers embrace a different shades of tints under different lighting environment.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 220 (#5): ARBOT 铁TETSUJIN
- Handcrafted in 7-inch traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- Airbrushed by hand in Premium Metallic colour finishing
- 5 points of articulation
- Rotatable 2 head design
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#4): AR custom by @00simons00
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation and credits to my fellow SG artist/friend @00simons00. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- ARBOT Gundam
- ARBOT Asuka
- ARBOT Mk2 Optimus Prime
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#3): AR custom by @Micbraining
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation and credits to my fellow HK artist/friend @micbraining. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- 3-Off Lottery ARBOYZ Custom
- ARBotZ 6.6 3-OFF LOTTERY Custom
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#2): AR custom by P@INTERnet
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow Japan artist/friend Ito-san @painternet. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Blue Camo
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Sakura
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Metallic Rainbow Crack
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#1): AR custom by Akinori Oishi
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow Japan artist/friend Aki-san @akinori_oishi. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- ARbotZ LOTTERY
- ARboyZ GID LOTTERY
TOYSREVIL: I’ve been seeing some splendid teasers on your Instagram … you know I’ve got to ask: Any plans for 2022?
KEN TAY: For 2022 I will be launching exciting new project and collaboration. First to kick off will be my new Skull Series around March/April 2022. These will be new original design featuring my childhood heroes focusing on their prominent facial highlights and continuing on the steampunk elements. Am also currently working on Hypebeast Series which I hope will be completed soon in 1st quarter of 2022. For AR latest update, please stay tune to ToyRevil as Andy will receive all my future and foremost news releases.
instagram.com/anonymousridicule
facebook.com/anonymousridicule
Singapore-based Ken Tay returns to our annual TOP TEN TOYS-list, and shares with us his “discography” of releases for 2021 (Continuous Coverage on TOYSREVIL), where he celebrated the second Anniversary of ANONYMOUS RIDICULE! You might also want to check out his ”2020”-list for a lil’Q&A about WHO he is…!
facebook.com/anonymousridicule
KEN TAY: 2021 has been a lot of new challenges as I have been focusing on designing and producing new robot design. Hence, my Top Ten is definitely my babies. Here’s a milestone of these 2021 babies.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#10): ARBOYZ (JANUARY 2021)
KEN TAY: Based on an original design by Go Nagai-ARboyZ is a reimagined human cyborg character designed by AnonymousRidcule to kick-start 2021.
- 6-inch sofubi
- 9 points of articulation
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#9): ARBOT (MAY 2021)
KEN TAY: ARbotZ is an original character created by anonymousridicule and radioactivecarrot. Ready to battle every kaiju and aliens from the universe who threaten our civilization. Join ARbotZ in his quest for justice!
- Handcrafted in 7-inch traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- 5 points of articulation
- Rotatable 2 head design
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#8): ARBOT MARK II (OCT 2021)
- Handcrafted in 8-inch height x 9-inch length traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- 7 points of articulation
- Airbrushed by hand in Premium Metallic colour finishing
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#7): ARBOYZ CANDY SERIES-EVA
KEN TAY: Hand-painted in Premium Metallic Candy colours, the multi-layers embrace a different shades of tints under different lighting environment.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#6): ARBOYZ CANDY SERIES-BLUE
KEN TAY: Hand-painted in Premium Metallic Candy colours, the multi-layers embrace a different shades of tints under different lighting environment.
TOP TEN TOYS OF 220 (#5): ARBOT 铁TETSUJIN
- Handcrafted in 7-inch traditional Sofubi (soft vinyl)
- Airbrushed by hand in Premium Metallic colour finishing
- 5 points of articulation
- Rotatable 2 head design
(Pix on Instagram)
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#4): AR custom by @00simons00
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation and credits to my fellow SG artist/friend @00simons00. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- ARBOT Gundam
- ARBOT Asuka
- ARBOT Mk2 Optimus Prime
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#3): AR custom by @Micbraining
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation and credits to my fellow HK artist/friend @micbraining. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- 3-Off Lottery ARBOYZ Custom
- ARBotZ 6.6 3-OFF LOTTERY Custom
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#2): AR custom by P@INTERnet
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow Japan artist/friend Ito-san @painternet. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Blue Camo
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Sakura
- 8.8 TRIPLE ARBOTZ LOTTERY Metallic Rainbow Crack
TOP TEN TOYS OF 2020 (#1): AR custom by Akinori Oishi
KEN TAY: I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow Japan artist/friend Aki-san @akinori_oishi. Below are some of his magnificent custom for 2021:
- ARbotZ LOTTERY
- ARboyZ GID LOTTERY
TOYSREVIL: I’ve been seeing some splendid teasers on your Instagram … you know I’ve got to ask: Any plans for 2022?
KEN TAY: For 2022 I will be launching exciting new project and collaboration. First to kick off will be my new Skull Series around March/April 2022. These will be new original design featuring my childhood heroes focusing on their prominent facial highlights and continuing on the steampunk elements. Am also currently working on Hypebeast Series which I hope will be completed soon in 1st quarter of 2022. For AR latest update, please stay tune to ToyRevil as Andy will receive all my future and foremost news releases.
facebook.com/anonymousridicule
