Martin Hsu

It’s finally here! Ningyoushi.com opened their new retail store, double punch, in San Francisco, California in May 2004. Double Punch is located in North Beach district and only a couple blocks from the beautiful bay. After many years of being part of the online toy community, Ningyoushi has decided to begin their vision of the collector’s haven – a place where cool toys, merchandise and art harvested from designers worldwide, can be found under one roof. You can experience the trendiest collectibles from Japan, limited edition designer toys, art, clothing and books that you’ve only been able to see on the web and magazines! Double Punch also features a gallery space in the mezzanine level featuring art and exhibitions from local artists. Martin Hsu is a horse and two fish, of Chinese blood and Taiwan born. He draws inspiration from nature, animals, blush in the young and wrinkles in the old. He is grateful for the road that's been paved by ones before him, and hopes to express his gratitude by taking each step firmly and respectfully. Above all, he loves his family, honors his heritage, treasures his friends and misses his dog. Martin is based out of Los Angeles and has a BFA from Calfornia State University at Fullerton. His background includes a long history in character design and animation including work for Disney and Nickelodeon, as well as being the creator of the popular Ruby Gloom character. He has participated in exhibits in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and New York. Max Toy Co’s Kaiju Eyezon is turning 5 years old, and to celebrate its birthday, Mark Nagata is preparing a very special show at the San Francisco store / gallery Double Punch. The show opens Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 until Dec 2nd, 2012. Special guest artists, Todd Robertson and Will Long will be there. The poster for the show was illustrated and designed by Javier Jiménez.