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Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery, established in July 2004, is located on the border of Chicago's Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods in a beautiful vintage building. Since opening, Rotofugi has grown to become one of the world's premier sellers of designer toys from artists all over the world. Rotofugi features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush and more from both eastern and western designers. The adjoining Rotofugi Gallery features monthly art exhibits by a range of both local and nationally known artists. Beginning in late 2007 Rotofugi partnered with Chicago based product development specialist Squibbles Ink to begin producing artist-designed figures by the talented designers located in their home town. Click here for more information on Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi projects. Rotofugi is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Kirby and Whitney Kerr. You can find the couple in and around the store on most days. They love to talk about toys and art. Marmit is a Japanese toy company known for its high-quality vinyl figures, often influenced by kaiju (giant monster) culture and retro toy aesthetics. The company has collaborated with various artists, one of the most notable being Kazumitsu Akamatsu, a key figure in the world of designer toys and kaiju collectibles. Kazumitsu Akamatsu is a prominent Japanese sculptor and designer, widely recognized for his contributions to the kaiju and art toy movements. His work with Marmit, particularly in the production of limited-edition figures, has solidified his place in the designer toy world. Akamatsu’s figures are often highly regarded for their unique sculptural designs, expressive features, and attention to detail, blending elements of traditional kaiju aesthetics with more modern interpretations.