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Toypunks (2008)

NR · 2008-05-27 · 43m · EN
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A film about Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock.

Toypunks is a documentary film series covering the converging world of Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock. Exploring the birth of the designer vinyl explosion from its roots in character culture and punk music, Toypunks takes you in-depth with Japanese fashion icon, Hikaru Iwanaga, creator of the worlds first designer toy. Frank Kozik, Hiddy Kinoshita of Secret Base, Balzac, Three Tides Tattoo and more are interviewed highlighting profound cross-cultural connections between todays top creative talents in toys and fashion.

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Christopher NelsonDirectorJustin KovalskyWriter

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Hikaru IwanagaHikaru IwanagaBounty Hunter FounderHirosuke NishiyamaHirosuke NishiyamaBalzac SingerFrank KozikFrank KozikArtistHiddy KinoshitaHiddy KinoshitaSecret Base FounderKen KakinumaKen Kakinuma+8 Paris Rock FounderIsaac RamosIsaac RamosRealFansOnly.com FounderAngela MeloniAngela MeloniNarrator

Keywords

JapanFashionPunk rockDesignerToy storeAction figures

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityJapan · Fashion · Punk RockPacingShortDirector preference195620Actor preference405474 · 1263828 · 1263829Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Toypunks

What is Toypunks about?

Toypunks is a documentary film series covering the converging world of Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock. Exploring the birth of the designer vinyl explosion from its roots in character culture and punk music, Toypunks takes you in-depth with Japanese fashion icon, Hikaru Iwanaga, creator of the worlds first designer toy. Frank Kozik, Hiddy Kinoshita of Secret Base, Balzac, Three Tides Tattoo and more are interviewed highlighting profound cross-cultural connections between todays top creative talents in toys and fashion.

How long is Toypunks?

Toypunks has a runtime of 43 minutes.