Uglydoll Babo Train

David Horvath is an American artist and designer best known for co-creating the iconic character Uglydoll alongside his wife, Sun-Min Kim. The Uglydoll franchise, which debuted in 2001, quickly gained popularity for its quirky, imperfect characters that resonated with fans of all ages. The dolls are characterized by their distinctive features, such as uneven eyes, mismatched ears, and unique body shapes, embracing a theme of embracing imperfections and celebrating individuality. Horvath’s work extends beyond Uglydolls, including collaborations with various brands and the creation of other collectible characters. His designs often emphasize a playful, whimsical aesthetic, with characters that blend cute and unconventional elements. His art appeals to those who appreciate humor, creativity, and a sense of warmth in the face of imperfection. Welcome to the Uglydoll universe where "ugly" means unique and different, and celebrating who you are inside and out is the new beautiful. Join Wage, Babo, OX, Ice-Bat and their Uglydoll pals as they express themselves through laughs, tears, love, adventure and also candy. Toy Tokyo is a renowned specialty toy store located in New York City’s East Village at 91 Second Avenue, between East 5th and East 6th Streets. Established in 2000 by owner Israel “Lev” Levarek, the store has become a haven for collectors and enthusiasts, offering a diverse selection of toys and collectibles.   The store specializes in a wide range of items, including vintage and contemporary toys, action figures, designer art toys, and pop culture memorabilia. Much of its inventory is imported from Japan and Hong Kong, featuring products related to anime, superheroes, and iconic franchises. Notably, Toy Tokyo offers exclusive items from brands such as KAWS, Funko, Ron English, and Medicom Toy. Over 150 of the World's Leading Artists and Designers have come together to celebrate the New York City Subway Centennial with Tag the System NY. Each artist was given a blank subway car, and asked to lend their own creative style and vision to designing their own unique interpretation of a New York City Subway Car. The cars, almost 2 foot wide, were designed by Klim K and manufactured by Drastic Plastic. The artists participating include a very diverse set of styles, from old school to current grafitti artists, to comic and animation artists, to sculptors and even traditional companies including Nike and the Mattel Hot Wheels Team.