Captain Pinkeye

Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components. Hi. My name is Tony Bui. I was born in Northern California in the 80s, a time when cereal and cartoons ruled my Saturday mornings. In 2007, I graduated from San Jose State University with a BFA in Illustration and Animation. In 2010, I made the move to Southern California to pursue opportunities in the illustration and art industry. In 2016, I returned back to San Jose to be closer to family and still remain committed to growing my career and passion. It continues to be a fun ride. All my work is character driven. Every character I create/ design is a new friend that I make along the way. My sense of design is heavily inspired by graphic elements and clean shapes. I take that same concept and apply it to non-character work to give every design personality. Below is a list of clients I have worked/published with — Since October of 2004, Nucleus has strived to be a welcoming gathering place for the art loving community by offering quality art, art-related goods, and rarities. Focusing primarily on gallery exhibits, we have also had benefit auctions, product signings, music events, and artist lectures. After three and a half years, we moved one block east to a much larger and more dynamic space. Still in the heart of quaint downtown Alhambra, we re-opened in March of 2008 with over 2000 square feet of open gallery space, 1000 square feet of shop/boutique, and over 3000 square feet of studio/production space. Having exhibited both local artists and artists from abroad, and catering to an international customer base, we offer an extensive collection of original contemporary, illustrated, graphic, commercial, and narrative art - all of which are carefully catalogued on our website.