Fishbon Cell Leaders

TOYPUNK MADNESS

 

URBAN VINYL has been a phenomenon in Japan and around the world for more than 10 years. Drawing inspiration from the world of "lowbrow art," Urban vinyl manufacturers are producing scores of new toys monthly primarily for adult collectors. Toypunks is a documentary series about the intersection of Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock. The film introduces Hikaru Iwanaga of Bounty Hunter, creator of the first designer toy, as well as other vital players in the Japanese streetwear and international designer toy scenes (including interviews with graphic designer Frank Kozik) , and explores their roots in punk and American pop culture. Via location shooting in Japan and the US, Toypunks explores a profound cross-cultural exchange between American and Japanese pop culture. After the film we'll use clay and space age plastics to build our own scary creatures and set them against each other in a classic "big battel". So bring your own toys to show, libations and join us at the Fishbon Pescadrome, 101 S. Quarantina in Santa Barbara.

Fishbon WildeBeasts was an epic event and thanks are due to all who helped make it happen. There were installation crews (Sensorium, Bamboo Weave, Treehouse, Love and Lust Cabaret), volunteers who manned the door and libation areas, and most of all the amazing beasts who came and played. Thanks to you all.

Went to the VM screening lst night and was amazed again at the very cool projects that were showcased. I'd love to see even more synergy between MAT and Fishbon projects in the future.