Macaroni Death Club

Macaroni is a standout piece in the designer toy scene, blending cute and surreal aesthetics with a playful twist. Inspired by the axolotl, Macaroni features a whimsical design characterized by a large, expressive head, wide eyes, and stubby limbs, all rendered in soft vinyl (sofubi) material. Curated by Grumpybert, GVX (Grape Brain vs X) features an amazing lineup of artists invited to create their own one of a kind interpretations of the signature Grape Brain characters Onigiri and Macaroni. Klav, the moniker of Kevin Derken, is a distinguished artist and toy customizer based in Connecticut, USA. Renowned for his unique approach to customizing designer toys, Klav integrates weathered, rust-like finishes and intricate paint schemes into his creations. His artistic style is deeply influenced by 1980s Japanese science fiction modeling techniques, which he learned during his early modeling experiences.   As the sole member of the Creeping Death Robot Club, Klav has developed a reputation for his exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. His work often features custom figures with meticulously applied paintwork, reflecting a deep appreciation for Japanese sci-fi aesthetics. Established in 2004, myplasticheart is a toy store and gallery dedicated to bringing the best in both the designer toy and contemporary art world together in one place. Located in the Lower East Side in New York City myplasticheart provides one of the largest selections of designer art toys anywhere. From mini figures to plush to art books and prints you will find a wide range of unique art and design products related to the designer toy culture. The myplasticheart gallery hosts monthly exhibits showcasing many contemporary underground pop and urban artists and illustrators from all over the world. myplasticheart has exhibited works by Julie West, Chris Ryniak, Shawnimals, Andrew Bell, Scott C., and Aya Kakeda to name a few. You can learn more about our gallery and shows at myplasticheartnyc.com myplasticheart also operates mphlabs, the division of the company responsible for product development in the form of limited edition art and design collectibles. Since 2006 mphlabs has produced various projects with many local artists as well as artists from overseas. You can learn more at mphlabs.com Mo. - closed Tu. - Sa. - 12:00 pm - 07:00 pm Su. - 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm