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Toys on Tap

Toys on Tap
Toy Design
Art Community
Tenacious Toys
Designer Toys
Collectibles
Toys
Ophelia Toys
E-Commerce
Custom Toy Scene
Toy Industry
Graphic Design
Star Wars
3D Printing
Mile High Safoobi
3D Sculpting
Art
Indie Toy Scene
Warlords Of Wor
G.I. Joe
Soft Vinyl

A podcast that interviews artists that make toys in the professional, independent, bootleg, and designer toy scenes!

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Latest Episodes

In episode two with Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, we move from origin story into real growth. Rich breaks down what happened after the first Sludge Demon run, how he learned to stretch inventory, price work fairly, and slowly build MVH without prete... more

We sit down with Rich of Mutant Vinyl Hardcore to dig into the roots before the legend. This episode stays in the origin story: growing up around small-business hustle, early encouragement from a Marvel Comics artist, and a childhood shaped by He-Man... more

We sit down with Michael, aka Draculazor, to trace a path from childhood weird-toy obsession to becoming a mainstay in the sofubi world. He talks hand-me-down Transformers and Marvel, buying his first Japanese soft vinyl in 2005, and the brutal colle... more

We sit down with Ron of Buya Toys to trace a wild pivot from gaming industry 3D artist to full-time music-inspired toy maker in Thailand. Growing up in the Middle East, art became survival, identity, and escape. After losing his job, Ron found clarit... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Montaneri
Owner and operator behind Mutant Vinyl Hardcore; early innovator in the sofubi/toy design space
Mutant Vinyl Hardcore
Episode: Ep. 266 Toys on Tap w/ Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Episode 1: The Origin Story
Michael Scottam
Toy designer and artist known as Draculazor
Draculazor/Monster Worship/Creature Bazaar
Episode: Ep. 265 Toys on Tap w/ Draculazer: Touring the World, Then Making Monsters
John Guarneri
A Long Island, New York based artist, specializing in bootleg action figures and resin casting.
Canary Customs
Episode: Ep. 261 Toys on Tap w/ Canary Customs:When Action Figures Become Fine Art
Chris Rider
An artist that creates toys and is known for his unique designs.
Janky Toys
Episode: Ep. 260 Toys on Tap w/ Janky Toys: Making Art While the Ground Shifts
Dan Neville
Toy designer and creator behind NoFubi Toys
NoFubi Toys
Episode: Ep. 258 Toys on Tap w/ Nofubi Toys: Hong Kong, Kaiju, and the Quiet Build
Dave Linares
Creator of Akashik Records Toys
Akashik Records Toys
Episode: Ep. 257 Toys on Tap w/ Akashik Records Toys: Ten Years Deep in the Indie Toy Grind
Whalum Kwan
Founder of Spumoni Toys Co, specializing in vintage Japanese soft vinyl toys
Spumoni Toys Co
Episode: Ep. 256 Toys on Tap w/ Spumoni Toys Co: Building Toys the Hard Way
Todd Robertson
Customizer of soft vinyl toys known as Mechavirus.
Mechavirus
Episode: Ep. 252 Toys on Tap w/ Mecha Virus: Kaiju, Customs, and Comebacks
Kelly Barfield
Toy designer and co-founder of The Last Goldfish
The Last Goldfish
Episode: Ep. 251 Toys on Tap w/ The Last Goldfish: From Museums to Mutant Fish Machines

Host

Dave
Co-hosts of Toys on Tap, multiple entries across episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Awesome podcast 😍❤️🤖🚀

    If you‘re into toys and all things creative this is your podcast! Keep up the great work! 🤖🚀💪👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gorgon Zola
    Germany2 months ago
  • ONE OF THE GREATEST

    Literally one of the greatest podcast out there. Listen to every single episode twice! You like toys? Art? People who make art toys?… stop wasting time and listen!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greasynutz
    United States6 months ago
  • Spirit of the toy scene

    This podcast is a great way to get into the culture of toy collectors and makers. I feel like I’ve found a lot of resources for beginning my art toy maker journey. Great interviews and interview style

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrDumbPhD
    United States7 months ago
  • You like toys?

    This is your one stop shop to stay on top of the world of lowbrow art/bootleg toys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Munici-Pal
    Canadaa year ago
  • I started last week and I can’t stop

    This is such an inspiring, energetic and overall endearing podcast interviewing the instagram toy makers I’ve been following since 2015. Thanks to @toysontap for making this podcast a reality! Witchx3 (instagram)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Witchwitchwitch
    United States2 years ago

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Fans note high engagement and a welcoming, conversational interview style.
Guests repeatedly highlight practical production and distribution insights valuable for budding designers.
Listeners praise the show's deep dives into indie toy making and the community-driven vibe.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#200
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#128
France/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#236
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#31
Russia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#84
Norway/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#123
Belgium/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 267 Toys on Tap w/ Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Episode 2: The Business of Sofubi
Q: What impact did COVID have on your business and how did you adapt?
COVID forced me to secure six months of stock and rethink inventory strategies; I collaborated with others to keep momentum and used the disruption to build resilience by diversifying suppliers and planning more conservative, risk-managed releases.
Ep. 267 Toys on Tap w/ Mutant Vinyl Hardcore Episode 2: The Business of Sofubi
Q: How did you handle the Metacom collaboration and what did you learn from it?
I learned that not all big-brand collaborations work for every artist; it was a painful learning curve that showed me the importance of aligning partnerships with my brand and not deviating too far from what fans expect, which led to a more careful approach in later collaborations like Headlock.
Ep. 265 Toys on Tap w/ Draculazer: Touring the World, Then Making Monsters
Q: How did you come to the Draculazor name?
It wasn't a grand story; I've always loved Dracula and Universal Monsters, and I thought lasers and vampires sounded cool together, so Draculazor became the first and only Instagram handle I've had, around which I built a whole universe.
Ep. 265 Toys on Tap w/ Draculazer: Touring the World, Then Making Monsters
Q: Please introduce yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do.
My name is Michael Scottam, also known as Draculazor on the internet. I make toys, drawings, paintings, and a bunch of other creative work; I'm a multi-disciplinary artist focused on sofubi.
Ep. 264 Toys on Tap w/ Buya Toys: Trust the Pivot
Q: Tell me about that first job.
The first job in the art industry was a major life shift from working as a waitress to making art professionally.

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What is Toys on Tap about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on the designer toy world, bootleg and indie art toy communities, featuring conversations with artists about their creative processes, manufacturing realities, and community dynamics. Guests range from solo designers to small studios and toy brands, often discussing production challenges, material choices, conventions, and the balance between art and commerce. Noteworthy is the emphasis on community, collaboration, and storytelling behind each toy line, plus practical insights into manufacturing in Asia, distribution tactics, and the evolving ethics of fair access to limited runs. For prospective guests, the mix of design, fabrication, and brand-building topics offers actionable angles for pitching and sponsorship alike, espe... more

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Recent guests on Toys on Tap include:

1. Rich Montaneri
2. Michael Scottam
3. John Guarneri
4. Chris Rider
5. Dan Neville
6. Dave Linares
7. Whalum Kwan
8. Todd Robertson

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