Candy Rainbow Hapiko

Hiroto Ohkubo, known for its innovative use of textures, colors, and original character designs. Ohkubo started as a toy collector before becoming a creator himself, and his work is highly respected in the designer toy community for its intricate details and high-quality production. Instinctoy’s signature style often blends cute and creepy aesthetics, featuring characters with slime-like textures, surreal elements, and vibrant color variations. Some of the brand’s most iconic figures include Liquid a playful, blob-like creature with a dripping, melting appearance. Muckey a bear-like figure with sharp teeth, often featuring a hidden second face inside its mouth. Inc a mischievous character with liquid-like effects, showcasing Instinctoy’s signature use of textures. I always start new work without any detailed designs. My hope is for a piece to compleate itself beyond my imagination. I sometimes say that artists are parallel to scientists. Scientists have no way of knowing the result of an experiment beforehand. The same can be said about creating art. How2Work is a Hong Kong-based art toy company known for its high-quality designer toys, collaborations with contemporary artists, and a strong focus on storytelling through collectibles. Established in the early 2000s, the brand has been instrumental in bringing Asian and international artists’ visions to life through detailed vinyl, resin, and mixed-media figures. How2Work is especially recognized for its partnerships with well-known artists such as Kasing Lung, Eric So, and Tik Ka From East, producing figures that blend traditional and modern aesthetics, surrealism, and pop culture influences. Their toys often carry a dreamlike, whimsical, or nostalgic charm, appealing to both designer toy collectors and art enthusiasts.