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Toypunks

2008-05-27 · 43 min · Not rated

Documentary

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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Directors
Christopher Nelson
Production companies
Toypunk Production Committee
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hikaru IwanagaBounty Hunter Founder
Hirosuke NishiyamaBalzac Singer
Frank KozikArtist
Hiddy KinoshitaSecret Base Founder
Ken Kakinuma+8 Paris Rock Founder
Isaac RamosRealFansOnly.com Founder
Angela MeloniNarrator

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