Nigiru Instinctoy Limited Color TTE '25

Hiroto Ohkubo, known for its innovative use of textures, colors, and original character designs. Ohkubo started as a toy collector before becoming a creator himself, and his work is highly respected in the designer toy community for its intricate details and high-quality production. Instinctoy’s signature style often blends cute and creepy aesthetics, featuring characters with slime-like textures, surreal elements, and vibrant color variations. Some of the brand’s most iconic figures include Liquid a playful, blob-like creature with a dripping, melting appearance. Muckey a bear-like figure with sharp teeth, often featuring a hidden second face inside its mouth. Inc a mischievous character with liquid-like effects, showcasing Instinctoy’s signature use of textures. 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. Grape Brain is a Japanese artist and designer known for a distinctive, colorful, and surreal art style that blends elements of pop art, street culture, and retro aesthetics. The artist’s work often features exaggerated characters with bold outlines, vibrant color palettes, and a playful yet slightly eerie quality. Grape Brain has collaborated with various brands, toy designers, and apparel companies, creating unique figures, apparel designs, and illustrations that stand out for their eye-catching, almost psychedelic appeal.