Monthly Archives: April 2012

Monster Eyes Kaiju Eyezon custom by Mark Nagata

 A quick step by step of my latest custom Kaiju Eyezon. This time the theme was “monsters” for this show at OneUp Japan. I was stumped a few minutes and thought … hmmm.. monsters .. well it’s already a monster … Continue reading

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Dream Rocket Kaiju Dragon WiP !!

 On my recent trip to Tokyo, met up with Yajima-san of Dream Rocket .. and he showed me this work in progress ( WiP ) sculpt of a western style Dragon !! While he has many more weeks worth of … Continue reading

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Kaiju Paint Mask in action

Here’s a quick video of the three way paint mask used for the Lady Darkness figure. This paint mask while very expensive is a true work of art in itself.

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Japan trip 2012 KONATSUNAGATA art show part 5

Here’s part 5 about my recent trip to Japan, for my 2 person art show with artist Konatsu and Max Toy stuff. It’s only been a few weeks since my trip and already my mind has pushed a few details … Continue reading

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Japanese American National Museum Kaiju Talk

Just got back from my Kaiju and Toy Making talk at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California. First off many thanks to Maria Kwong and Koji Sakai for the opportunity and honor to present this subject in … Continue reading

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Japan trip 2012 KONATSUNAGATA art show part 4

Here’s part 4 about my recent trip to Japan, for my 2 person art show with artist Konatsu and Max Toy stuff. KONATSUNAGATA show, Day 2 Its Sunday and today will be the last day of the show. Most of … Continue reading

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Japan trip 2012 KONATSUNAGATA art show part 3

Here’s part 3 about my recent trip to Japan, for my 2 person art show with artist Konatsu and Max Toy stuff. KONATSUNAGATA show opens ! As usual I got up at 3am, 4am and finally 6 am… so improving … Continue reading

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Japan trip 2012 KONATSUNAGATA art show part 2

Here’s part 2 about my recent trip to Japan, for my 2 person art show with artist Konatsu and Max Toy stuff. Party Time !It’s amazing that the hours can seem like minutes while setting up a show but sitting … Continue reading

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Japan trip 2012 KONATSUNAGATA art show part 1

Here’s part 1 about my recent trip to Japan, for my 2 person art show with artist Konatsu and Max Toy stuff. Return to Tokyo !Has it really been a year and a half ? It seemed like only a … Continue reading

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Kaiju King Negora – Konatsu x Max Toy

Konatsu x Max Toy – Kaiju King Negora !Designed by artist Konatsu, and sculpted by Makino-san of TTToys. I just got back from Japan and was able to get my hands on this figure .. and while yes, I do … Continue reading

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