Skullhead Samurai (STGCC '16)

A toy figure that appears to be inspired by a samurai warrior. The figure has a skeletal face with hollow eye sockets and a prominent jawline. It is wearing a traditional samurai helmet, known as a kabuto, which has two large, curved horns extending upwards. The helmet has a red character on the forehead. The figure is dressed in a black outfit with white floral patterns on the sleeves and a belt. It is holding a sword in its right hand. The overall design combines elements of traditional Japanese samurai attire with a skeletal, somewhat eerie aesthetic.Born into the greyness of England at the end of the Seventies, by the age of four Jon-Paul Kaiser knew that what he wanted to do in life was a draw. From that point he rarely strayed from that path; scribbling and doodling his way through School, College and University. After working with Porlzilla, Jon-Paul decided to go it alone concentrating at first on the toy customization scene, building up a name and strong reputation for himself with his stark Black & White custom style, influenced by comic book art, film noir & Ukiyo-e prints. This lead to him being approached by established toy producers for designs for their platform toys. Principally amongst these are Toy2R who have released numerous JPK Platforms. A UK native, Huck Gee is a contemporary artist, illustrator, toy maker, and designer best known by toy enthusiasts for his iconic “Skullhead” character and “Gold Life” art creations. Heavily influenced by Japanese and Hong Kong pop art, Gee calls his style “Bastardized Asian Pop Culture”. The demand for Huck’s Custom Toy Art and illustrations has grown quite immense, with small runs of hand crafted Art Toys and original prints selling out in seconds online and shipping to art collectors worldwide. Huck’s works have been exhibited in galleries worldwide and in 2007 his “Hello My Name Is” 8” Dunny was accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. In addition, Huck has also consigned several pieces for one of the world’s leading fine art auction houses: Christie’s Auction House. Pobber Toys is a boutique art toy company known for producing high-quality designer vinyl figures with a strong emphasis on bold aesthetics, street culture, and collaborations with renowned artists. Based in Singapore, Pobber has gained recognition in the art toy and collectible scene by working with artists such as Luke Chueh, Scott Tolleson, and Gary Ham, creating limited-edition figures that appeal to both toy collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts. Pobber’s toys often feature stylized designs, playful yet edgy themes, and premium craftsmanship, making them stand out in the designer toy market. Their releases include both original characters and unique reinterpretations of existing pop culture themes, blending elements of humor, dark storytelling, and urban aesthetics.