Toypunks
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2008-05-27
Runtime: 43 mins
Director: Christopher Nelson
Writer: Justin Kovalsky
Spoken language: English, 日本語
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Toypunks
Production Companies: Toypunk Production Committee
Production Countries: United States of America
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