Seen @ #TTF2013: Japan All-Stars (TOUMA, DEVILROBOTS)

An interesting collection of designers and artists for this collective of folks showcasing their works in the current Taipei Toy Festival (July 11-14) - which include familiar names such as TOUMA and DEVILROBOTS, and their eclectic offerings include toys, collaborative toys, and a myriad of technical accessories, like USBs etc.










(Event images thanks to Winston Leong + TOUMA)

OBSERVATION: It actually "bugs" me somewhat (personally), that these character designers do not have a presence at the local annual Anime Festival Asia - which celebrates Japanese pop culture - understandably so that they are all individually indie artists (as opposed to "brands" like Bandai etc), but as a collective like this? They could well present a delightful "pavilion" of artists as well, IMHO. If the current AFA-offerings and personalities are "Pop Stars", these guys'll be the "Rock Stars"! *Future Food For Though, Perhaps?*