Staff Chan Macaroni Baby

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. 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. BENZILLA Artist Born in Bangkok, Thailand His artwork is inspired from Pop Culture, Music, Street Culture, Skateboard, Toys, Sci-Fi Movie. He’s present a concept by the 3 eyes character named “LOOOK” an alien who’s came from nowhere and live with us to see how’s this crazy world going. His artwork is the combination of craft painting, spray painting and graphic art to create a new idea for a piece. Also collaboration projects in past few years with global brand such as Adidas, Levi’s, Samsung, McDonalds, Disney, Lacoste, Four Seasons Hotel, MCM, Johnnie Walker, HP, Hario 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.