Franco

Cupco is the design,animation, illustration and doll-making brainchild of Luke Temby and his wife/muse Mayumi Temby. Born on the streets of Tokyo on skateboards and mass sticker pasting, and subsequently transplanted to Sydney, Australia, Cupco! both appreciates and satirises the ludicrous and ridiculous nature of modern society! We try to make good stuff and we can proudly say that we make almost no money from the world of Cupco! Blurb from Metropolis Gallery: *Cupco* animated cartoons have appeared on *Yo Gabba Gabba*,” original pieces have been part of several group shows at *Giant Robot*, as well as featured in the massive Pop Culture auctions at *Christie’s Auction House*. *Cupco* has made a limited edition sneaker for *Converse*, and the recent “U.N. of Cupco” held in Sydney Australia featured a diverse group of artists taking on the *Cupco* brand – including exclusive original pieces by Tado, Jon Burgerman, Le Merde, Dehara, Bwana Spoons and Shawnimals. CI Boys is a series of designer toys created by Chinese artist and toy designer CI (short for Creative Industries). Known for their distinctive style, CI Boys are highly stylized, cute, and colorful figures that often combine elements of Japanese pop culture, urban art, and cartoon aesthetics. The characters are typically anthropomorphic, featuring exaggerated facial expressions, large heads, and vibrant colors. The CI Boys figures often have a child-like innocence, but with exaggerated features like big eyes, round faces, and oversized heads, giving them a playful, charming look. Many of the CI Boys toys focus on the theme of friendship, with characters interacting in playful, whimsical scenarios. CI Boys have gained popularity in the designer toy community for their adorable, eye-catching designs and strong emotional connection with fans. The toys appeal to both children and adult collectors, thanks to their whimsical nature and cute, quirky designs. Red Magic is a Chinese-based manufacturer and creator in the designer toy scene, known for producing high-quality, limited-edition vinyl toys. The company has built a strong reputation for its attention to detail, intricate designs, and collaborations with renowned toy artists. Red Magic is often recognized for blending traditional toy-making techniques with modern urban aesthetics, contributing to the rise of art toys in the global collector market.