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Toypunks
A film about Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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.
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Runtime
43 min
Release Date
2008-05-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
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