Ep. 296 Toys on Tap w/Neil Ewing: It's easy to make a toy. It's hard to make a good one!
Toys on Tap · Oct 5, 2026 · 1:28:40
Toys on Tap · Oct 5, 2026 · 1:28:40
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Neil Ewing of Bombastic Plastic is back, and this one goes everywhere.
Fresh off a trip to Japan, Neil joins Toys on Tap for a brutally open conversation about what it actually takes to survive as an independent toy maker.
We talk about:
• Selling toys in Japan vs. the U.S.
• Why some conventions just aren’t worth it
• Losing $2,800 at a show
• Original IP vs. “art hacks”
• Pricing toys realistically
• Gatekeeping, education, and factory secrets
• Why collectors can smell a cash grab
• Ego, jealousy, failure, and artist drama
• Why craftsmanship still matters
• Supporting artists instead of punching down
• His upcoming Big Pounder Kickstarter
Neil puts it perfectly:
It’s easier than ever to make a toy.
Making a GOOD toy is another story.
On Instagram: @neil_ewing
On Instagram: @bombastic_plastic
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