Boomboy

Elena Kazi (a.k.a. dj Kiten) is an artist/toy designer based in Athens, Greece. With a BA Honors Degree in Graphic design, a lifetime passion for drawing and crafts, an unconditional love for music plus a multiyear experience in dj-ing, it was only a matter of time until she found a way to combine them all in one through her art! So in 2015 she decides to take her toy design seriously and releases her first toy, BMBOX III, which she presents in one of the largest Comic book Conventions in Greece, AthensCon. Her work is heavily influenced by the Hip Hop culture. The animal kingdom, cartoons and video games, kidrobot, retro music gear and Laura Ashley are also major inspirations! 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.