Toho Kaiju - Just as the Toho Studios Godzilla movie series created an entirely new genre of giant-monster movies, the Marusan and Bullmark vinyl figures from 1966-1975 helped to create a new style of toy manufacturing that is still in place today.

Secret Base - More than just a toy brand, Tokyo's Secret Base has weathered the ups and downs of being a company in the spotlight, becoming one of the longest-running boutique toy manufacturers in existence. Two hundred seventy-two toy releases later, Secret Base is still on the front lines of collectors' most-wanted lists the world over.

Shin's Hood - From cutting-edge streetwear to classic choppers, punk rock and vintage toys, Neighborhood's Shinsuke Takizawa talks about his inspirations, large and small.

RealxHead - From its humble origins as a single, independently produced vinyl figure, RealxHead stands as a testament to the will and determination of an individual fan to change the look of an entire industry.

Astro-Mu Five - Obscure even in its own time, Nakajima's Astro-Mu Five was a revolutionary toy line one step ahead of the rest. Thirty years later, this ground-breaking toy series continues to inspire toy designers and collectors both young and old.

Collector Showcase - The faces behind the masks, and the people behind the screen names. From artists and musicians to entrepreneurs and energetic fan boys, these are the stories of the moment when toys became more personal than plastic.

Ink & Paper - The faces behind the masks, and the people behind the screen names. From artists and musicians to entrepreneurs and energetic fan boys, these are the stories of the moment when toys became more personal than plastic.