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Toys on Tap

Toys on Tap is a designer-toy podcast, creative platform, and production studio founded and hosted by Abraham Musto. It interviews artists, sculptors, collectors, and creators from the designer-toy, sofubi, resin, vinyl, bootleg, and collectible-art communities. Toys on Tap also helps artists develop and launch physical toys through production planning, factory coordination, crowdfunding strategy, packaging, storytelling, and promotion.

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Ep. 240 Toys on Tap: From Avocados to Animation: Tony...

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2025/09/08

In this episode, we sit down with artist and creator Tony Mora to unpack his remarkable journey across animation, web design, 3D modeling, and toy making. From his childhood in Bell Gardens, where anime and Godzilla shaped his imagination, to carving out a career in a turbulent creative industry, Tony shares how resilience and adaptability have guided him through uncertainty.Tony opens up about the pressure of constant production, the anxiety that comes with freelancing, and the importance of

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Ep. 239 Toys on Tap w/Flaw Toys: Resin, Flaws, and...

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2025/09/01

Together, we trace Flaw Toys’ journey from Dutch toy-store summers to life in Thailand, exploring how an engineering career gave way to sculpting strange, resin-cast figures that embrace imperfection. Along the way, you’ll hear about early experiments, artistic flops that became fan favorites, and why “flaws” are actually the soul of handmade art.We also get into the nuts and bolts: resin casting challenges, the high costs of toy expos, international shipping headaches, and the surprising perks of

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Ep. 238 Toys on Tap w/Unlucky Toys, Big Moves:...

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2025/08/25

From graffiti walls in Des Moines to the resin and vinyl toy scene in Japan, this week we sit down with Joseph of Unlucky Toys. At just 27, Joseph has already carved out a path through resin casting, graffiti-inspired design, and collaborations with artists across the U.S. Now, he and his wife are preparing for a huge move to Japan, where Joseph hopes to plug into the legendary soft vinyl scene and push his work even further. We talk about the roots of Unlucky Toys, why safety matters in resin

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Ep. 237 Toys on Tap:From Dreams to Digital: Sculpting...

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2025/08/18

We sit down with Mark, a digital sculptor who stumbled into the craft during the pandemic and turned late-night experiments of “Dreams” into a thriving career. What started as tinkering with clay shifted into the world of digital sculpting, where Mark now balances family life, a full-time job as a news director, and collaborations with major companies like Bottleneck and Mondo.We get to see the art and hustle behind toy design, from navigating licensing loopholes and copyright quirks to chasing

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Ep. 236 Toys on Tap: Inside Summer Slime – Building...

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2025/08/11

Step into the heart of the indie toy scene as we talk through Toys on Tap's first-ever experience at Summer Slime, a backyard gathering that’s as much about community as it is about art. From curated music and food to a unique lottery buying system, the event blends collector excitement with a laid-back, personal vibe. With careful pacing, ticketed entry, and collaborative artistry Creature Bizarre creates a space where artists and attendees can connect deeply. Quang opens up about the challenges

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Ep. 235 Toys on Tap: From Resin to RayGun: The Rise...

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2025/08/04

What happens when a childhood obsession with Godzilla morphs into a full-blown art career? In this episode, We trace Raygun Wizard's creative evolution from sneaking toys past his mom’s neat-freak purges to selling out sofubi drops across the globe.Eli opens up about his early love of drawing, the influence of his grandmother , and how art became more than just expression, it became a tool for empathy. We dive into his transformation from resin hobbyist to sofubi artist, learning how guidance from

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Ep. 234 Toys on Tap: Inside the Mind of an artist and...

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2025/07/28

This week ttep inside the vivid mind of the artist as he unpacks the wild ride of launching Mind Sponge a boundary-pushing toy brand blending 80s nostalgia, street culture, and pop absurdity. From a robotic ice cream cone to bat-inspired figures and cuckoo clocks, Mindsponge Toys pulses with bold energy and personal story. He opens up about the struggles and sparks of his creative journey how ADHD, addiction recovery, and deep love for music and toys shaped his path.Whether it's growing a brand

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Ep. 233 Toys on Tap: Behind the Booths: ToyCon UK...

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2025/07/21

Ben, co-owner of ToyCon UK and Ko-Re Ko-Re, joins Toys on Tap to break down the highs and hurdles of the 2024 show. With 46 booths and 10 tables packed, the event hit full capacity, drawing global talent and even an appearance from Mutant Vinyl Hardcore.We dive into the logistical chaos of planning in London, from venue headaches to managing crowds with a queue lottery system.We also unpack the explosive rise of Labubu, the toy causing frenzy (and fights) in East London, and discuss why Pop Mart’s

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Ep. 232 Toys on Tap: Popaganda Plastics: Ron English...

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2025/07/14

We are back at it again with Ron English in this fourth installment of his life. We journeyed through his toy making as he has taken on some of the most intense messaging and "propaganda". The same spirit we heard about with his billboards, we saw in his toys.From MC Supersize and Temper Tot, Ron knows no boundaries in making toys.Here how he has pushed the limits of what toys can be on this weeks episode of Toys on Tap!On Instagram: @ronenglishThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your

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Ep. 231 Toys on Tap: From Airbrush to Kaiju: The Art...

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2025/07/07

On this episode of Toys on Tap, we dive deep into the incredible career of legendary artist and toy maker Mark Nagata, a pioneer in the world of sofubi and the creative force behind Max Toy Company. From childhood days obsessing over kaiju figures to airbrushing at the Academy of Art, Mark takes us on a wild ride through freelance illustration, Goosebumps covers, magazine publishing, and building a toy empire with his son Max.Hear how a chance encounter with artist Kazuhiko Sano sparked a lifelong

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Ep. 230 Toys on Tap w/ Fabricio: From Brazil to Japan...

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2025/06/30

This week we're diving into the mind of Fabricio, a Brazilian-born 3D artist and toy designer whose creative path spans continents and mediums. From drawing comic book heroes in a small town to animating Pokémon films in Japan, Fabricio’s journey is packed with bold moves, artistic grit, and a love for storytelling through sculpture.Hear how a childhood obsession with G.I. Joe and a Marvel mentor set the stage for his evolution as a creator, and how he’s now breaking into the indie toy world with

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Ep. 229 Toys on Tap w/ Hints and Spices: Shane’s...

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2025/06/23

In this episode of Toys on Tap, we dive deep with Shane, the creative force behind “Hints and Spices,” a name born from a university project that now defines his hidden-detail, genre-blending toy design ethos. From glow-in-the-dark surprises to cultural nods in resin and vinyl, Shane takes us on a journey from Adelaide’s meat pies to Japan’s Wonderfest. Hear how anime like Evangelion and Kaiju toys transformed his tastes and led him to create toys like Wani Fant and the uniquely local Frog Cake

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Bonus Episode: Summer Slime: The Backyard Toy Show...

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2025/06/23

Summer Slime is back and we’re diving into its roots, growth, and the community that makes it one of the most beloved events in the indie toy scene. In this episode, we sit down with Quang of Creature Bazaar to unpack the origin story of Summer Slime, originally started by legendary artist Paul Kaiju, and how it evolved into the vibrant, backyard-style toy gathering it is today.Quang shares how Creature Bazaar stepped in to host the show after it lost its original venue, and how they’ve turned it

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Ep. 228 Toys on Tap w/ Tolzar Toys: Ink & Vinyl:...

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2025/06/16

On this episode of Toys on Tap, we dive deep with Michael Bogle, the tattoo artist-turned-toy designer behind Tolsar Toys. Based in New Orleans and inspired by dark fantasy and gothic aesthetics, Michael shares how 18 years in tattooing led him to create ambitious, large-scale kaiju figures that push the boundaries of indie toy design.We explore:How New Orleans culture and ‘90s media shaped his spooky, metal-infused styleThe evolution of his original character Kraju and its growing universeHis

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Ep. 227 Toys on Tap w/ MumBot

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2025/06/09

In this episode of Toys on Tap, we sit down with the multidisciplinary artist behind MumBot, founder of Ghost Club creative community, and creator of the MumBot World brand. From felt plush to vinyl toys and blockchain-based art, Mumbot takes us through her evolution as an artist and toy designer, shaped by personal experiences.We dive into:Her transition from handmade toys to Web3 and immersive installationsThe importance of educating others about the value of creative workHer unique approach to

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Ep. 226 Toys on Tap w/Prawn Mouse & Moss Dolls

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2025/06/02

The dynamic duo, prawn mouse and moss dolls comes on the podcast to talk about their long journey with toys! The ups and the downs, from losing sculpts in packages to not being able to make things work. After all of that, they pushed through and made some amazing work come to life! You can hear all about it this week on toys on tap!On instagram@prawnmouse@mossdollsCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdiscoToys:KMB: was a huge success and that can only be

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Ep. 225 Toys on Tap w/Bleeding Edges

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2025/05/26

From music to graphic design to toy making and sofubi, to future blind box making, Bleeding Edges has done so many things in art and is about to keep this party going with a potential blind box coming! Listen in to hear all about being a professional artist for a company why making your own toy dreams come to life!On instagram@bleedingedgesCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdiscoToys:KMB: was a huge success and that can only be because of this community

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Ep. 224 Toys on Tap w/Clutter Magazine/ Five Points...

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2025/05/19

This week, not only do we bring on Josh, Miranda, and Jesse to talk through clutter, but we also get to hear about the new changes coming for Five Points Fest! If you saw the passion that I got to see in their eyes, you would absolutely be pumped about the event coming up! Listen up!!On instagram @fivepointsfest@cluttermagazineCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdiscoToys:KMB: was a huge success and that can only be because of this community! Thank you for

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Ep. 223 Toys on Tap w/Bull Airs

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2025/05/12

This week is not your typical episode about toys! We bring on Thom from Bull Airs to talk all things shoes and shoe design. He has been making custom shoes and they are absolutely killer! When you see these shoes you know they are Bull Airs! Listen up to this week's episode!!!On instagram @bull_airs_officialCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdiscoToys:KMB: was a huge success and that can only be because of this community! Thank you for all of the

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Ep. 222 Toys on Tap w/WonderGoblin

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2025/05/05

The one and only Wonder Goblin comes on the podcast and really brings the heat! We dive into his beginnings and really look at how he was unsatisfied with the paint that was available and made something else happen! Take a listen this week!On instagram @wondergoblinCommercials brought to you by Chicken Burger DiscoOn instagram @chickenburgerdiscoToys:KMB: was a huge success and that can only be because of this community! Thank you for all of the support!Barfy: if you'd like to grab one of these

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