The Birthplace Of Artistic Toys

The birthplace of art toys is Hong Kong. In 1999, the toy industry in Japan and the United States was sluggish, and the Hong Kong toy industry ushered in an opportunity. At the time, Michael Lau, who was working for an advertising agency, had a solo exhibition at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, where he made a street-style figure in his painting into a 6-inch enamel toy, which caused a great response. In the same year, Hong Kong designer Eric So also released 24 fashion versions of Bruce Lee movable figures. As if overnight, the world opened a carnival of enamel dolls. Westerners marvel at it as "alien sculpture". This trend extends to two types: one is European and American designer and artist toys; The other is a trendy toy represented by Be@rbrick in Japan.