International release of collectible art toys by Amanda Visell and Carlos East & Lecture Demo @ Secret Fresh (July 1-2)

While we were the first to bring you preview-snaps of Amanda Visell's TOPSY TURVY CROC debut at the weekend's 10th Philippine ToCon HERE, we now have even more snaps of this 17" tall wooden toy to be released by Secret Fresh -priced at US$350 (international orders need to email them at freshmanila@gmail.com and receive back a reply for confirmation of order) and limited to only 75 pieces - it sure looks massively cool here!


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As well, Amanda Visell and Carlos East will be in Manila for the launch of their toys as they will also be holding a talk on July 2 Saturday at 4PM. The launch and the talk will be highlighted by artists signing and toy customizing for talk attendees. The talk is limited to 30 slots.

Amanda Visell’s talk will be about the inspiration behind her unique style and character design, aside from being her own toy production company and all the aspects involved in being your own company. She will present some of her custom creations that she has created by hand through the year.

While Carlos East will talk about his experience from child actor to toy customizer. He will share his stories of how he started doing his own toys in his bedroom and ended up making toys with some of the biggest names in the business.  In addition to production toys, Carlos will also walk you through some of his customs that he has made through the years, going in detail on how he creates the masterpieces.

Reservations for the talk and further queries can be made by email thru secretfresh.gallery@gmail.com or by calling Secret Fresh at 570-9815 local 7 or send an SMS to 09175171188 (Elaine).

Secret Fresh is at G/F of Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, North Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.

Secret Fresh is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 2-10 PM and Sundays at from 1 – 6 PM.