Toypunks (2008)
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.
Director: Christopher Nelson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Cast
- Hikaru Iwanaga - Bounty Hunter Founder
- Hirosuke Nishiyama - Balzac Singer
- Frank Kozik - Artist
- Hiddy Kinoshita - Secret Base Founder
- Ken Kakinuma - +8 Paris Rock Founder
- Isaac Ramos - RealFansOnly.com Founder
- Angela Meloni - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Christopher Nelson
Editing: Christopher Nelson
Production: Toypunk Production Committee
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
japan, designer, punk rock, fashion, toy store, action figures
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Toypunks?
- Toypunks was directed by Christopher Nelson.
- Who stars in Toypunks?
- Toypunks stars Hikaru Iwanaga, Hirosuke Nishiyama, Frank Kozik, Hiddy Kinoshita, Ken Kakinuma, Isaac Ramos.
- How long is Toypunks?
- Toypunks has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Toypunks?
- Toypunks is a Documentary film.
- Where was Toypunks produced?
- Toypunks was produced in United States of America.