Ultraman Red clear molded

One up is a renowned Japanese art toy producer and retailer specializing in sofubi (soft vinyl) figures. Located in Tokyo’s Nakano Broadway shopping complex, One up offers a curated selection of designer toys, collaborating with various artists to create exclusive and limited-edition pieces.   One up has partnered with notable artists and studios, including Art Junkie, Max Toy Company, and Momoco Studio, to produce unique collectibles. For instance, their collaboration with Max Toy resulted in the Grape Ape figure, sculpted by Mount Kobo and hand-painted by Mark Nagata. One Up is a Japanese art toy producer renowned for its collaborations with various artists and designers, resulting in unique and collectible figures. They specialize in producing sofubi (soft vinyl) toys, often featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs. One Up has partnered with artists like Art Junkie to create figures such as the “Fleshy Garry Wrestler,” a sofubi toy that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. Eiji Tsuburaya (1901–1970) was a pioneering Japanese filmmaker and special effects director, best known as the co-creator of Godzilla and the founder of the Ultraman franchise. He played a crucial role in shaping the tokusatsu (live-action special effects) genre, developing innovative techniques in miniatures, suitmation, and optical effects. As the special effects director for Godzilla (1954), Tsuburaya crafted the iconic monster using rubber suits and detailed miniature city sets, influencing generations of filmmakers. In 1963, he founded Tsuburaya Productions, which launched Ultraman (1966), a landmark in Japanese superhero television. His work remains highly influential in global science fiction and special effects cinema.