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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Sep 28, 2026 · 47:17
Space Rabbit Studio joins Toys on Tap to talk about turning a creative escape into their full-time life. They started Space Rabbit with no business plan, just two creatives who…
Sep 21, 2026 · 50:00
Tattoo artist and toy maker Chris Reed of Creeder Toys joins Toys on Tap to talk about what happens when decades of tattoos, horror movies, Japanese art, vintage toys, and…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:03:27
Bob Johnson of Bay Area Film Events joins Toys on Tap to talk about the wild evolution of Godzilla Fest, from a seven-day movie marathon to a full-blown convention. Bob has spent…
Sep 7, 2026 · 50:08
Bullmart founders Jerry and Shiti join Toys on Tap to talk about building a collectible that doesn’t really fit into any existing category. It’s leather. It’s weighted. It uses…
Aug 31, 2026 · 43:37
Kaiju Go co-founder Chaz joins Toys on Tap to break down how two friends turned a love of kaiju films and toys into one of the most talked-about small toy events around. And the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 54:19
WhiskeyJack Toys founder joins Toys on Tap to talk about the brutal, expensive, and incredibly rewarding reality of making 3.75-inch action figures. Darren wanted to make toys…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:26:31
Photographer, collector, and first-time toy maker Robert of Manic joins Toys on Tap for a deep dive into the obsession behind the collection. From Godzilla, horror movies,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 54:59
Egyptian artist Marwan Shahin joins Toys on Tap to tell the wild story of how one piece of street art completely changed his life. During the Egyptian Revolution, Marwan created…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:00:53
Fixed Temple Toys joins Toys on Tap to talk nostalgia, street art, resin casting, and the strange little creatures taking over his world: the Glorbles. What started as stickers…
Jul 27, 2026 · 52:11
Blake Wright, publisher and editor-in-chief of Toy Collector magazine, joins Toys on Tap to talk Star Wars, lost toy history, and keeping print alive. Blake shares how a…
Jul 20, 2026 · 57:53
Illustrator, toy designer, filmmaker, and lifelong storyteller Chogrin joins Toys on Tap to trace a creative journey shaped by two cultures and an unstoppable love of characters.…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:02:16
Steven Nunes, aka Steve Beef the “Sofubi Shy Guy", joins Toys on Tap to talk horror, collecting, and the creation of M.U.D. Toys. Steven traces his obsession from Ninja Turtles,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 54:33
In this episode, Andrew, also known as Spaceboi, returns to Toys on Tap to talk about the evolution of Space Boi and the growing universe around the character. Since his last…
Jun 29, 2026 · 49:04
In part two of this conversation, Quang Le shares the story behind the creation and evolution of Creature Bazaar. After years spent collecting toys, building relationships, and…
Jun 22, 2026 · 53:37
Quang Le joins the show for part one of a two-part conversation about collecting, creativity, and the foundation that eventually led to Creature Bazaar . Before Creature Bazaar…
Jun 15, 2026 · 50:12
Mike Die joins the show to share the journey that led him from New York graffiti artist to creator of the Rock Protectors toy line. Growing up surrounded by He-Man, Battle…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:03:22
Tony Coppolillo (SioPio) joins the show to share his incredible creative journey from architecture student to Hollywood movie poster artist, visual effects professional, and…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:08:30
Brandon of Motley Miscreations joins the show to discuss his journey from childhood toy collector to professional sculptor, resin caster, and independent toy maker. Growing up…
May 25, 2026 · 1:05:45
Mimor Toys steps on the stage to talk about handmade soft vinyl toys, learning sofubi production from scratch, and building an entirely analog toy-making process out of a garage…
May 18, 2026 · 52:24
Toy designer and illustrator Zander Miner joins the show to talk about turning original characters into collectible toys. Inspired by cartoons like Adventure Time, Gravity Falls,…
May 11, 2026 · 52:48
Toy maker and sculptor Ehimo joins the show to talk about his journey from vintage toy collector to internationally recognized independent creator. Growing up in Spain surrounded…
May 4, 2026 · 1:04:20
Danny and Esther join the show to share the story behind their original toy line and upcoming Kickstarter. Danny, a longtime artist who has worked on major animated films, opens…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:03:18
Jeff from Kaleo Legends joins the show to talk about creating a new kind of action figure line rooted in biblical inspiration, mythology, and storytelling. We dive into his…
Apr 20, 2026 · 58:56
Sergey Safonov joins the show to share a completely different path into the world of character design and art toys. Growing up in the Soviet Union with limited access to toys and…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:00:01
Chris and Alex from Seismic Toys join the show to talk about building a licensed toy company from the ground up. From meeting at G-Fest to producing officially licensed Ultraman…
Apr 6, 2026 · 57:13
Hakon Collectibles is doing something most people wouldn’t even attempt, building a designer toy scene in Scotland where there is much of one. In this episode, we talk about his…
Mar 30, 2026 · 42:04
In this episode, we sit down with South African toy maker Ali Bates, a creator pushing the boundaries of what toys can be in a place where the scene is still just beginning. From…
Mar 23, 2026 · 59:22
In the final episode of our three-part series with Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, we zoom out and reflect on the long game. Rich opens up about what decades in the sofubi scene…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:15:55
In episode two with Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, we move from origin story into real growth. Rich breaks down what happened after the first Sludge Demon run, how he learned to…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:11:54
We sit down with Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to dig into the roots before the legend. This episode stays in the origin story: growing up around small-business hustle, early…
Mar 2, 2026 · 53:36
We sit down with Michael, aka Draculazor, to trace a path from childhood weird-toy obsession to becoming a mainstay in the sofubi world. He talks hand-me-down Transformers and…
Feb 23, 2026 · 40:17
We sit down with Ron of Buya Toys to trace a wild pivot from gaming industry 3D artist to full-time music-inspired toy maker in Thailand. Growing up in the Middle East, art…
Feb 16, 2026 · 52:42
We sit down with M+W to trace the rise of Beefy Boy, from sketchbook idea to milk-carton-packaged art toy. A Singapore-based maker with global experience, Merick shares how…
Feb 9, 2026 · 52:21
We sit down with ELWA to talk about choosing creative freedom over turning passion into pressure. While holding a 9-to-5, ELWA builds toys on the side, by design and using that…
Feb 2, 2026 · 59:47
We sit down with John of Canary Customs to talk about finding art through action figures, resin, and doing things the hard way on purpose. From growing up on Star Wars toys with…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:41:40
We sit down with Christopher (Janky Toys) for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about making art, surviving the market, and staying human in the process. We talk…
Jan 19, 2026 · 43:02
We sit down with Josh of Gong Kong Studios to trace a path that runs from childhood anime obsessions to tattooing, and eventually into soft vinyl toy making. We talk Pokémon,…
Jan 12, 2026 · 50:33
We sit down with Dan to explore how a life spent in Hong Kong, at the crossroads of Eastern and Western pop culture, shaped his path into toy design. From growing up surrounded…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:25:58
We’re diving deep into kaiju culture, business reality, and what it really takes to last in the indie toy world. From childhood obsessions with Pokemon to turning collection into…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:17:40
We’re breaking down the real indie toy grind, fresh off DesignerCon and IndyToy Show, talking vendor culture, why pre-show connection matters, and what separates good shows from…
Dec 22, 2025 · 51:01
This episode is a full-tilt ride through art, toys, culture, and creative obsession. MindSponge breaks down his rapid rise in the art-toy world, sharing how he sold out early…
Dec 15, 2025 · 55:43
What happens when art week chaos, toy shows, Web3, and long-term creative vision collide? We sit down with MUMBOT for a wide-ranging, honest, and surprisingly grounding…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:15:35
After finally seeing each other at DesignerCon, we get to dive into the awkward art of navigating conventions and the respect it takes to approach people well. Madworld shares…
Dec 1, 2025 · 57:01
We sit down with Mechavirus for a fast-moving dive into his journey from Boston street art to kaiju customs to full-on vinyl production. Todd talks returning to the scene, the…
Nov 24, 2025 · 48:52
Kelly Barfield grew up without TV, without many toys… but surrounded by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Now she designs toys at Kid Robot by day and builds her own wonderfully…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:11:31
In this packed episode, we sit down with the legendary Paul Kaiju to trace his path from early model kits and “Wild West” vinyl experiments to becoming one of the most…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:04:25
We sit down with 3D artist and toy designer Sebastian to explore his incredible journey from Chile to the U.S., where he arrived without knowing a word of English and found his…
Nov 3, 2025 · 56:29
What if the monsters in your head could help you grow? In this episode, we sit down with Rick; artist, toy designer, and creator of Kaiju Coaching which helps to explore how…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:35:12
This week, we sit down with Theo Kane, the former battle rapper, filmmaker, and the creative force behind Slimehouse TV . From spitting bars to sculpting toys, Theo’s story is…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:19:30
From a farm in Gilroy to the world of animation and sofubi, David's journey is one of grit, creativity, and community. In this episode, We sit down with the artist behind Secret…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:07:01
After 2 years away, Chance returns to Toys on Tap with a massive update. From running a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse to streamlining his operation, Chance opens up about the grind,…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:00:30
What happens when lifelong toy collectors turn their childhood obsessions into careers and creative ventures? In this episode of Toys on Tap , we sit down with Chris and Nick;…
Sep 29, 2025 · 59:20
This week on Toys on Tap , we sit down with Christian of Pope Toys for a deep dive into the wild intersections of collecting, customizing, and creating. From childhood Ninja…
Sep 22, 2025 · 43:48
This episode of Toys on Tap dives into the origins of legendary toy maker Paul Kaiju (Paul Copeland). From 1970s Chicago mornings watching Speed Racer , Kimba , and Son of…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:10:45
This week we sit down with illustrator and toy designer Tony Bui to dive into his creative journey from Saturday morning cartoons and Street Fighter marathons to launching his…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:21:38
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…
Sep 1, 2025 · 57:26
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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 56:17
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 51:28
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…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:07:47
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 49:42
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…
Jul 28, 2025 · 55:42
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…
Jul 21, 2025 · 40:20
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…
Jul 14, 2025 · 57:08
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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:46:28
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…
Jun 30, 2025 · 43:57
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…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:15:34
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,…
Jun 23, 2025 · 34:28
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…
Jun 16, 2025 · 58:00
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:29:24
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.…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:06:34
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…
May 26, 2025 · 1:05:30
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…
May 19, 2025 · 1:12:19
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…
May 12, 2025 · 1:01:07
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…
May 5, 2025 · 1:08:39
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…
Apr 28, 2025 · 39:54
Episode 3 of Ron English the Chronicle is here! This time we are looking at his journey into the gallery scene and taking a solid look at what this was like for him moving from…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:42:30
If you are a listener in the United States you, like me, are dreading the tariffs that are coming down the pipe line. If you are listening in another part of the world you see…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:44:37
This week is an incredible artist, Eric Adams of the Crawlah Club comes on to talk life, toys, and sofubi! Jump on this week to hear more! On instagram @ harddragon Commercials…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:43:48
Welcome to the past! We bring on Matt from Smashtokyotoys to talk through his years in toys both the tragedies and the heights! If you want to hear history in action listen to…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:06:50
There is a special place in toy heaven for the creators that are able to keep nostalgia alive and well by merging old toy lines with new ideas...The front runner for this is…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:13:58
We got to interview an incredible artist across the pond! Sam of Angry Hedgehog Toys walks us through his journey in making toys, both the highs and the lows. You won't want to…
Mar 17, 2025 · 2:05:35
It's time to celebrate! Toys on Tap turns 4 years old! After being harassed to switch places on the pod, we thought this would be the best opportunity! Come hang out with me and…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:11:02
Coming out of nowhere and bursting on to the toy scene with not one but two designer toy sellouts is an unbelievable feet! Well Crax Toy did it! If you haven't heard of Crax Toy…
Mar 3, 2025 · 50:39
If you were around target during Halloween 2024 you saw the crazy fun skull Ice Cream design! This week we talk all about his journey and how he got to the point where Target…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:08:15
This week we take on Part 2 of the incredible saga with Ron English! We look at the Billboard Liberation years of his life. This looks a the scary parts of actually putting the…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:09:01
Bearly Available came on the podcast to talk through his life and journey with toys! I you haven't seen his work or heard anything about what he is doing, this episode is a great…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:19:24
Scott is back!!! Barbarian Rage jumps back on to tell us all about his pivot in toys! he is moving away from comics and really simplifying his focus on toys! Tune in for more! On…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:26:35
The kaiju tattooer is in the house! You know his work, not you get to know his story! Octal does a reveal all to tell us who he really is and where he has come from! On instagram…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:23:57
We are now finally giving AJ his own slot! We have never had him on to talk his past with toys and making, but once I got him on we had a blast! Also we figure out how dumb I am…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:17:21
Manny Cartoons jumps on for a second episode to talk about his experience as a new toy creator at his first toy convention, Designer Con! Don't wait, go listen! On instagram @…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:38:31
Luke Chueh came back on the podcast to really just chant it up about random stuff! It's always a pleasure getting him to come on and talk art! On instagram @ lukechueh…
Jan 6, 2025 · 54:19
This week we have one of the most prolific pop artists of the 21st century. Ron English has undoubtedly changed the landscape of art, pop culture, culture jamming, and more! Most…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:19:33
This week we have a newer artist on, but don't let that full you! Acid9toys is creating some amazing work with great articulation! They are going to be making their way in this…
Dec 23, 2024 · 1:16:26
The paint god comes on this week to share how he got to this point. We talk childhood and art journey all the way to paint collabs! Praise be Kachina Kachina! Take a listen to…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:20:16
The second head to the beast that is the kings of online toy shows comes on this week! Kageki has a crazy amount of knowledge with toys, movies, art, and more! If you were…
Dec 9, 2024 · 49:41
If you love the Iron Giant, you are going to love Big Guy from Daser Toys! There is something so amazing about his sculpts and what they bring to life! You can hear all about how…
Dec 2, 2024 · 55:43
The wooden bot maker himself comes on the podcast to talk through his art career! His bots are absolutely amazing and show so much emotion even though they are just wood! Listen…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:03:28
The Cryptid best from the Pacific Northwest comes on the podcast this week to tell us the ins and outs of who he is as an artist. Baba Droc is one of the first interviews that…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:12:52
This week is an amazing week all about Chris Lee of the beast is back! You've seen his work from the Rhino Beetle to Karl and Metal Karl, to the Pteranator! His story from the…
Nov 11, 2024 · 52:49
This week we are searching through the galaxy to find Space Boi the information gathering little robot boi! Drew spills all the deets on the kickstarter, behind the scenes from…
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