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I am grody, I am gross, I am a virus, a spore growing on the surface of all the pretty things. I am small now but growing voraciously. I am hungry. Grody Shogun is me. I am an artist and a toy making machine. I have giving up any sense of normalcy, in it's place I live and breath only to produce. I survive on the info passed down to me from the masters living and working in the sofubi world. I am a sponge soaking up any little bit I can. I do this for you and for I do this for us. We must cherish the old ways and do all we can to keep them alive. This is my apprenticeship, I take it very seriously. My masters are all around me. I honor them in my work. I begin humble and my pricing will reflect that. As I grow and my skills sharpen I will to charge what the those before me charge. This is my bowing to you, the toy fan, the oddball, the lover of randomness, the collector. I work within this rich community of craftsmen and artisans. This living bivouac nourishes me gives me the strength 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. Paul Kaiju is an American artist and designer renowned for his kaiju (Japanese monster) art toys, which blend vintage sci-fi, tokusatsu (special effects), and pop culture influences. His work is particularly recognized for its vibrant colors, intricate sculpting, and monster-inspired creations that often evoke nostalgia for classic kaiju films like Godzilla and Ultraman. His toys have gained significant popularity in the sofubi (soft vinyl) and designer toy communities. Paul Kaiju is best known for his kaiju monster figures, often inspired by giant, grotesque creatures from classic Japanese films. His toys are frequently given unique names and backstories, adding a sense of character and mythos to each piece. Many of his toys are crafted in the sofubi (soft vinyl) tradition, a Japanese technique known for its handcrafted nature and malleable, durable material. This allows for high-quality detailing and articulation. Paul Kaiju has become a major figure in the kaiju and designer toy communities, gaining recognition for his skill in combining traditional Japanese kaiju culture with modern, artistic expression. His creations have resonated with both toy collectors and kaiju enthusiasts, as his figures carry a sense of nostalgia while embracing new and exciting design innovations.