So I happened to be digging around in my parent's attic and found this cool little metal toy buried under a pile of old tin cans. He's taken quite a beating through the years, but is still holding up. Okay seriously, this is my custom Tofu Robot for the upcoming Tofu Robot show at Robocon. I'd seen a couple of custom toys lately that had this old, worn-out, tin toy style, and it really caught my eye as I definitely enjoy vintage (real and faux) stuff. I'd taken a crack at a "griming" up a toy last year when I made my Recon-bot MadL, so this was just taking it a step further by actually giving it some real scratches, scuffs, and scrapes. I also (for the first time) used some enamel spray paints (from my old model kit days) for the finish, and used some little homemade templates for the designs on the body of the robot. So I definitely explored some new territory with this little guy.
Anyway, the show at Robocon is coming up later this month, so if you're in the area come check it out.
About Me
- Ryan
- Reactor-88 is a digital & traditional artist located in Los Angeles. While his interaction design job pays the bills, during his free time he enjoys designing and hand-painting his own art toys. His other hobbies include 3D modeling, motion design, tinkering around with machinery & electronics, woodworking, and DIY home improvement. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, hanging out with friends, riding his motorcycles & mountain bikes, and just being close to the water. He caught the art toy bug back in 2005 while on a mission to get back into traditional painting. His hand-painted toy designs are highly sought after by toy collectors and he has been a fixture in toy shows & events in the U.S. and abroad.