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A podcast that interviews artists that make toys in the professional, independent, bootleg, and designer toy scenes!

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Ep. 94 Toys on Tap w/ Kent Venture | DoomCo Designs

This week Kent, from Doom Co Designs, comes on the podcast! Think you haven't heard of him, I doubt that! Kent is the creator of the beautiful Tarbus the Tardigrade, the first fully sculpted figure in virtual reality! This week we talk toys and his beginnings in the toy industry. This comes with some do's and don'ts when getting started! Take a listen this week on Toys on Tap! On instagram @ doomcodesigns Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsor...

Nov 14, 202252 min

Ep. 93 Toys on Tap w/ straifseven

Well Well Well! Straif has made it onto the Toys on Tap Podcast! Straif is one hell of a guy that has been in the scene for sometime. If you haven't seen his work it's time to get going and take a look at the resin goodness that is being created! He is one of the few artists that has chosen to stay with one set of figures and continue to build and make improvements! If you are wondering what toys, look no further than the adventure people! Listen this week to hear the ups and downs of his toy ca...

Nov 07, 202253 min

Bonus Episode: Toys on Tap w/ Tone Zone Toys: Skasdicon

Bonus episode alert! A badass toy designer, Tone Zone Toys, came on to Toys on Tap to talk about a rad event! Skasdicon is here and it is the first year of this Indigenous Comic Convention. A place to elevate the voices of Indigenous people in the pop art world! This is coming November 5th 2022, so if you are in the area of the con, you do not want to miss this! On instagram @visitcherokeenation Online: https://skasdicon.com Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chicke...

Oct 31, 202251 min

Ep. 92 Toys on Tap w/ Hombrebala Toys

If you haven't seen, Hombrebala Toys is in the process of making some amazing toys! He comes to Toys on Tap from Spain and we are so grateful we could make the interview happen! His work is absolutely flawless and his skills really show through. His love for He Man also shows up in glimpses in his work! We dive into his beginnings, his muses, and everything that he has created this week only on Toys on Tap! On instagram @hombrebala_toys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On insta...

Oct 31, 202256 min

Ep. 91 Toys on Tap w/ HEALEYMADE

Within the resin toy scene there is a high chance that people will come and go. The eb and flow of life will inevitably take some makers away from the craft, however, there are some makers that were here near the beginning and continue to create! This describes Healey Made! Healey Made was one of the early creators in the scene starting with models before moving to customized toys, then heading to resin! This week is all about him and his journey in the art scene from his time at Toy Tokyo to no...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep. 2 Toy History: Furby

You wake up to a crazy sound, Wee-ka-to-wee. You see eyes open. It's your dang Furby wanting to play again. This week on Toys on Tap we dive into Furby with my guy Dylan from Chicken Burger Disco! It's a blast from the past so get ready to hear the history of these crazy demon toys!

Oct 17, 202254 min

Ep. 90 Toys on Tap w/ Pocket Toy Co

This week all the way from São Paulo Brazil, Toys on Tap got to sit down with Pocket Toy Co! Pedro started making toys during the pandemic and did well! As a graphic designer, Pocket Toy Co has a great eye for art and it shows! Go check out his work as you listen to this week's episode of Toys on Tap! On instagram @pocket.toyco Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to toys...

Oct 17, 202258 min

Ep. 89 Toys on Tap w/ Bastards of the Multiverse

The creator of He Hips has arrived! Bastards of the Multiverse sat down with Toys on Tap to talk about his life with toys and what he has been up to since he started working with toys. Not only did he learn to mold and cast, but he began working with resin 3d printers to make better and more intricate work. As if that wasn't enough, He also chose to teach himself how to digitally sculpt and joined forces with Dimension X Toys and many more to start the Making a Mutant Project! Take a listen to t...

Oct 10, 202248 min

Ep. 88 Toys on Tap w/ Killtro Toys

Coming in all the way from Israel is Killtro Toys! You may also know him as the artist behind Royce Eagle! Killtro Toys is brand new to the scene and has the potential of being the first of only 2 known toy artists in Israel! This week you get to take a listen to this toy artist's incredible story only here on Toys on Tap! On instagram @killtro_toys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 6 min

Ep. 87 Toys on Tap w/ General Porpoise

The General is in! With a love of dinosaurs and vintage adventure people General Porpoise brings your everyday dinosaur people to life! This week is all about how those came to be and how General Porpoise was brought to the world of toys! On instagram @generalporpoise Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to toysontappodcast@gmail.com Patreon: To support the show you can j...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 22 min

Ep. 86 Toys on Tap w/ Dimension X Toys: Making a Mutant

If you have ever wondered if toy artists work together or collaborate this is the project for you. Making a Mutant was created by Dimension X Toys and it combines the efforts of artists all over the world to make playmates style action figures. They digitally sculpt individual pieces then they send them to one member that works on sizing in order to produce the figure! If that isn't cool enough...This is all for fun! Go take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap to hear how it all happen...

Sep 19, 202249 min

Ep. 1 Toy History: Beanie Babies

The year is 1993, you walk into a random gift shop and see a a small plush toy. It looks like any other plush toy, but it is full of beads and has beady little eyes. The tag says Ty and inside is a poem. You fall in love and buy 1 of each character... Welcome to Beanie Babies! The craze of the 90's that was short lived, but one of the most lucrative toy companies of all time. This week Toys on Tap is joined by Dylan of Chicken Burger Disco where we get to walk through the history of Beanie Babie...

Sep 12, 202243 min

Ep. 85 Toys on Tap w/ Barrio Boba

This week the creator of the "Space Vatos" decided to come sit down with Toys on Tap! If you didn't know, this is actually the second time that Barrio Boba has been on Toys on Tap. Before Toys on Tap moved to podcast format, we started on Vimeo. Take a listen to this week's episode all about Barrio Boba! This is the Güey! On instagram @barrioboba Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast se...

Sep 12, 202258 min

Ep. 84 Toys on Tap w/ Barely Human

From illustrating to toy designing Barely Human Art has continued to knock it out of the park! He started in resin, but has now focused in on soft vinyl with his Planetoid Combat Fighters! To hear all about how Barely Human got started and what pushed him into soft vinyl take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap! On instagram @barelyhumantoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podca...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 5 min

Ep. 83 Toys on Tap w/ Jevaho Creations

All the way from Belgium comes Jevaho Creations! He is an incredible artist that takes the bodies of Remco and Masters of the Universe style figures and creates absolute beauties! All of his warrior concepts are original character designs with perfect detail and care! You don't want to miss this week's episode of Toys on Tap all about Jevaho Creations! On instagram: @jevahocreations Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram: @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to beco...

Aug 29, 202255 min

Bonus Episode: Toys on Tap w/ Jeffrey Breslow, writer of A Game Maker's Life

Jeffrey Breslow has written a book all about his time in the toy world. His work with toys and games ranges from the famous Evil Knievel toy to the ever memorable Simon! His toy covers the beginnings, making, inventing, mentoring, and tragedy! To hear it all take a listen to this weeks bonus episode and pick up his new book on amazon on August 30th! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Makers-Life-Inventor-Executive/dp/1637584377 Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast...

Aug 22, 202256 min

Ep. 82 Toys on Tap w/ Plastic Geek

Plastic Geek came to hang out with Toys on tap and talk toys, making, and all things T-bone. If you haven't seen his work you are definitely missing out! Plastic Geek took on the of not only producing a toy that does not exist, but making a toy that is a transformer with a slight resemblance to the McDonalds transforming toys! Prepare to fall in love! Go take a listen to this weeks Toys on Tap! On instagram @theplasticgeek Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenb...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 15 min

Ep. 81 Toys on Tap w/ Junk fed

If you have been around the toy scene at all than you have heard the name JunkFed or maybe you know him as Todd! He has been around the scene for going on 10 years! We got to sit down and talk about nostalgia, toy collecting, and most importantly his art! Also if you didn't know, Todd has been on Killer Bootlegs podcast and he used to have his own! Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap On instagram @junkfed Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburg...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 14 min

Ep. 80 Toys on Tap w/ Spicedream Toys

What can we say? This week we got to hangout with an incredible toy artist! Spicedream toys not only makes toys, but has overcome and insane amount of health issues to do so. His work is amazing and as of late you can catch pieces full of some delicious candy. Take a second and listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap to hear all about his journey in toys and more! On instagram @spicedreamtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 22 min

Ep. 79 Toys on Tap w/ Pedrosss Toys

This week is a double episode and we get to hear from another international artist all the way from France! Pedrosss Toys has been making toys since the pandemic and has already made his mark on the toy scene. Take a listen to this week's double episode on Toys on Tap. On instagram @pedrosss_toys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to toysontappodcast@gmail.com Patreon: ...

Aug 08, 202232 min

Ep. 78 Toys on Tap w/ Dead Greedy

If you haven't heard Jeremy's story and how he came to toys you need to listen this week! It's an incredible story of how illness lead to the duo that makes up Dead Greedy! Dead Greedy has produced some incredible toys all of which you have probably seen sold by DKE Toys! Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap to hear more! On instagram @deadgreedy Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on ...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 12 min

Ep. 77 Toys on Tap w/ Hi Toys

One of the best things about Toys on Tap is that we are able to find new artists that come out and bring them more attention! This weeks artist is completely new in the scene, but has created a Toy that is absolutely beautiful! This weeks episode is with Hitoshi all the way from Japan! Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap wherever you get your podcasts! On instagram @Hi_Toys_ Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want t...

Jul 25, 202239 min

Ep. 76 Toys on Tap w/ SuckLord: Episode 5 Rise/Fall/Resurrection

That's a wrap folks. This week we are closing off the SuckLord series all about his life! We have walked with SuckLord through the decades and this week we come to our current time with SuckLord as he walks us through his fall and resurrection. We start to get a look behind the armor and see pieces of the SuckLord that aren't really seen to often! A big thank you to the SuckLord for all the hours we spent on your autobiography and a big thank you to everyone who has listened and tracked with us!...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 5 min

Ep. 75 Toys on Tap w/ This is Not a Toy Store

It was an incredible honor this week to sit down and hang out with Facter and Kayo Toys 2 of the 3 owners of This is not a Toy Store! If you haven't heard or were unsure of the toy scene in Australia this shop is helping to carefully cultivate a toy scene! We are getting a first hand look at the birth of a widespread art form! This week take a listen and learn about how this shop is producing new creators and joining old ones together, only on Toys on Tap! On instagram @thisisnotatoystore Commer...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep. 74 Toys on Tap w/ Elixir Toys

This week Elixir Toys comes on for round 2 with Toys on Tap! The first time we saw Mac, Fungusting and Thiccgusting were just ideas, but now they are fully produced and drops are done regularly so that we can get our hands on them! You get to hear us chat it up about sofubi and the different types of soft vinyl! Take a listen to this weeks episode of Toys on Tap! On instagram @elixirtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to ...

Jul 04, 202255 min

Ep. 73 Toys on Tap w/ Lab Monkey Number 9

All we can say is wow! If you have been in the toy scene for awhile or if you are new you know the name Lab Monkey Number 9! His work is incredible from the molds to the finished products! This week we dive into his life with toys and how he started making the toys we know and love! Take a listen to this weeks episode to find out more! On instagram @labmonkeynumber9 Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of To...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 29 min

Ep. 72 Toys on Tap w/ For the Love of Old Toys

This week on Toys on Tap we sat down with the mash up king himself! From making toys like poobacca to the battle beast to a favorite of the podcast HOLK, FTLOOT has made some incredible work! You can hear all about those pieces of work and more on this weeks episode of Toys on Tap! On instagram @fortheloveofoldtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to toysontappodcast@...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 4 min

Ep. 71 Toys on Tap w/ SuckLord: Episode 4 TV Superstar and Toy Lord

If you have been staying connected to the Toys on Tap podcast you know that we have been spending time with the SuckLord over the course of a 5 part series and this is part 4 TV Superstar and Toy Lord. This tells the stories of SuckLord as he pursed television. In reality SL has been on TV from a very young age where he was interviewed by the news about Star Wars and continued on through being on several different shows covering the topics of dating, art, and a brief sitcom role. Take a listen t...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep. 70 Toys on Tap w/ Terrible Toyworks

This was an interview for the books! Toys on Tap got to sit down with half of the Terrible Toyworks team and it was a blast! Terrible Toyworks is fresh to the toy scene, but do not let that full you, I repeat, DO NOT LET THAT FULL YOU! Their work is phenomenal straight out of the gate with their terrible monsters! Stay tuned for more from these amazing toy makers and listen to this weeks episode from Toys on Tap! On instagram @terribletoyworks Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco O...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 15 min

Ep. 69 Toys on Tap w/ Ranbowkiss

This week is all about Ranbowkiss! From sculpting, to painting to molding and casting he has dabbled in it all! Ranbowkiss exudes all that it is to be an artist! Someone that does art for themselves and for arts sake! Listen this week to hear about how he got to where he is in his art journey! On instagram @ranbowkiss Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmai...

Jun 06, 202251 min
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