SEEN: Sneak peeks at Taipei Toy Festival 2015

For those anxious about future releases, I bring you good news! The lucky folks in Taipei may be the first but it doesn't suck to be second! Presenting Konatsu's Meteor Daioh Negora, a dark sexy purple piece of vinyl with a high gloss coating, and a Versus set, featuring the smaller feline cousin in a standoff with POGOLA, a relatively new kaiju entry by DAN . Whatever you make of it, POGOLO reminds me of a 1000 year old pillow that has gained enlightenment and turned into a spirit.

Also, check out Hands In Factory, a collective toy maker studio from Korea (say hi to Twelvedot!) who has its Baby APES prototype on display. I think I'm in love with that tiny red devil of a monkey that's chillaxing off the branch of a rather Amanda-Visellesque stump