Rotofugi Archive
vinyl
This is the antidote to today’s arid array of art toys. It’s the panacea for prosaic plastic. The elixir vitae for vapid vinyl. The therapeutic treatment for tedious toys! And now
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vinyl
A little bird told me that Rotofugi‘s Roto-a-Matic Helper Dragon color of the month is green. Yes! Tim Biskup‘s Helper Dragon is manufactured locally in Chicago out of blow-molded polyethylene
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Art
Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk [coarse] return to Chicago’s Rotofugi Gallery (via Germany and Hong Kong) with their signature brand of lean, pristine toy art. Speaking in the lexicon of
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vinyl
Witness the monumental (if not entirely momentous) production process of the mighty Roto-a-Matic [previously]! While the joy of inexpensive blow-molded art toys may be in watching their creation, until
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conventions
Comic-Con comes but once a year, and collectors of designer toys (and other niche nerds worldwide) prepare for many months in advance. Given all the hard work that goes
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vinyl
Speaking of Rotofugi at Comic-Con…The premiere toy made with Roto-a-Matic technology was a highlight for Rotofugi’s founders and fans. Tim Biskup, who recalls enjoying similar toys in his youth, got the honor
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vinyl
Rotofugi brought out new colorways and characters from Shawnimals, 64Colors, Chris Ryniak, Joey Potts, Ferg, Travis Lampe and Tim Biskup. Check the new releases at Rotofugi online for Grim
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wood
Unfortunately, Chris Ryniak will not in attendance at Comic-Con this year, but his presence will be felt nonetheless. Ryniak, who loves nature, partnered with Ink It Labs to create a dimensional
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vinyl
If you’ve been collecting vinyl toys for a while, you’re probably somewhat familiar with Rotofugi and the near-mythical Roto-a-Matic machine. Kirby Kerr, co-owner of the Chicago-based toy store
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vinyl
As we reach the end of June, the days are longer and more artists, designers and makers continue to join Instagram. This week’s Instagram Roundup shows a forecast
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