Purple Garuma

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. Gorgoloid is the online store, website, and studio for the art works of Barry Allen Williams. Based in Portland Oregon, Barry works with clay, resin, epoxy and numerous other materials to create original sculptures. Barry's creatures and back stories are inspired by classic and neo-kaiju, folk lore, and contemporary social issues/monsters alike. Barry has collaborated with numerous other artists, participated in multiple group showings and has established a world wide fanbase of collectors. He also loves hot pot.