When the Reckless team last went to Tokyo, we took with us the raw sculpture of the Toypunks mascot figure (shown in gray). We visited with our good friend Hiddy, owner of Secret Base toys in Harajuku, to share the progress and to set up production in Japan. Now, just a few months later, after a few tweaks that were suggested by Hiddy and the factory, this porcelain-white, unpainted vinyl sample has arrived in the United States (shown at top left!). We are extremely happy with the quality of the sample, which is being produced at Obitsu factory. Obitsu is hands-down the best vinyl maker on the planet, with over a half-century of experience in the industry and an unmatched legacy of pristine handcraft. A very special thank-you goes out to Hiddy. Sculpting duties were handled by the ever-amazing duo of Scott Wetterschneider and Klim Kozinevich of Bigshot Toyworks. They are, by our estimation, two of the most gifted sculptors working in the designer toy industry.

Not only are the materials and craftsmanship gorgeous on the figure, it is the first toy to be based on a Mike Giant illustration and the flagship release of Reckless Toys. It will be available this fall at New York Comic Con, at select retailers and at RecklessToys.com. Keep your eyes out for the reveal of colorways and collaborations with our closest friends from across the globe.

*Tokyo photos by Liza Kovalsky