Paul Kaiju Custom Gumpy

Paul Kaiju is an American artist and designer renowned for his kaiju (Japanese monster) art toys, which blend vintage sci-fi, tokusatsu (special effects), and pop culture influences. His work is particularly recognized for its vibrant colors, intricate sculpting, and monster-inspired creations that often evoke nostalgia for classic kaiju films like Godzilla and Ultraman. His toys have gained significant popularity in the sofubi (soft vinyl) and designer toy communities. Paul Kaiju is best known for his kaiju monster figures, often inspired by giant, grotesque creatures from classic Japanese films. His toys are frequently given unique names and backstories, adding a sense of character and mythos to each piece. Many of his toys are crafted in the sofubi (soft vinyl) tradition, a Japanese technique known for its handcrafted nature and malleable, durable material. This allows for high-quality detailing and articulation. Paul Kaiju has become a major figure in the kaiju and designer toy communities, gaining recognition for his skill in combining traditional Japanese kaiju culture with modern, artistic expression. His creations have resonated with both toy collectors and kaiju enthusiasts, as his figures carry a sense of nostalgia while embracing new and exciting design innovations. The Gumpy Show will take place at Gunnzo in San Diego on October 8th at 7pm. The list of artists is packed full of talent, with all the artists not only being good at what they do, but also great people. The thing that sets this show apart from others is the concept of connecting the artist directly with the collector. What does that mean? It means no commission or gallery markup is placed on any of the pieces in the show. This ensures the pieces are priced reasonably and the artist gets all the money for their hard work and effort. Some other cool things included in the show will be a limited edition print done by Skinner that is free to the first 20 guests. Tabe barbeque featured on the food network will be serving up their Asian-Mexican fusion for our guests. DJ JoeMama will be keeping the party going with good music and for those 21+ there will be beer and wine. This promises to be one of the biggest little shows that San Diego has seen in a while. The following is a list of the talent featured in the show, in Retailer of designer urban vinyl toys, artwork, printed items, posters, etc... Located in Old Town San Diego.