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Cure Toys is a Japanese toy company best known for producing art toys, designer figures, and collectibles, often under the “Cure” or “Cure Toys” brand. They’re especially recognized in the sofubi (soft vinyl) scene, which blends elements of traditional Japanese kaiju (monster) figures with underground art and counterculture aesthetics. Secret Base is a Japanese art toy company known for its highly collectible soft vinyl figures, often inspired by classic kaiju, horror, and pop culture icons. Founded in the early 2000s, Secret Base became a key player in the designer toy movement, creating limited-edition figures that appeal to both toy collectors and art enthusiasts. Their toys frequently feature collaborations with artists, brands, and even musicians, blending underground aesthetics with nostalgic elements. Many of their figures have a punk or DIY sensibility, often incorporating transparent or glow-in-the-dark materials, skeletal designs, and mashups of iconic characters. Secret Base is a prominent Japanese art toy brand and designer known for producing high-quality, limited-edition vinyl figures. The brand has a strong reputation within the designer toy community for its unique and distinctive approach to character design, often blending retro, pop culture influences with Japanese street art aesthetics. Secret Base is particularly celebrated for its attention to detail and its ability to combine traditional toy design with an edgy, underground art vibe.