Major Ripper

Sam Fout is a poster, comics, and toy artist based in Columbus. Sam’s vast Rock Poster and merch work includes artists such as The Ramones, Bootsy Collins, Dinosaur Jr, The Melvins, MC5, Sleep, and The Misfits. His posters and fine art have been displayed in galleries worldwide, and his comic art, designs and stories have been published internationally. His vinyl toys are sold in toy shops, boutiques and galleries everywhere. His animation has appeared on Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Saturday Night Live. Sam has created art for clients as diverse as Star Wars, Disney, Kidrobot and Hanna Barbera. Currently, Sam is working on more Rock Posters, beer label art for Ill Mannered Brewery, designing for vinyl record store Legend Records, illustrating children’s books, and continuing work on his own graphic novel Lemon Squad. Singapore-based Play Imaginative is dedicated to toy and character designs of the highest calibre. The team endeavours to be at the forefront of avant-garde design concepts by bridging the gap between art, graphic and product design, pop culture, as well as a variety of products and services. Play Imaginative’s flagship designer toy, trexi, is a remarkable medium for ideals and thoughts. Brought to life in the form of a 3-inch action figure with a unique rotating head and articulated limbs, trexi serves as an exceptional communication and branding platform. Storming the world market since its inception in 2004, trexi speaks the universal language of artists, designers, personalities and corporate organisations worldwide. To date, trexi has seen collaborations with celebrated designers such as Jon Burgerman, Tokidoki, Gary Baseman, Devilrobots, Mori Chack, Brothersfree, Furi Furi and many others; alongside well-loved corporate brands such as Coca-Cola, Motorola, Nike, and o.d.m.