Toypunks (2008)
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.
Director: Christopher Nelson
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Hikaru Iwanaga as Bounty Hunter Founder |
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Hirosuke Nishiyama as Balzac Singer |
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Frank Kozik as Artist |
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Hiddy Kinoshita as Secret Base Founder |
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Ken Kakinuma as +8 Paris Rock Founder |
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Isaac Ramos as RealFansOnly.com Founder |
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Angela Meloni as Narrator |
| Directing | Christopher Nelson | Director |
| Camera | Christopher Nelson | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Carl Wormley | Additional Director of Photography |
| Camera | Isaac Ramos | Additional Photography |
| Camera | Justin Kovalsky | Additional Photography |
| Crew | Carl Wormley | Translator |
| Crew | Keijiro Suzuki | Translator |
| Sound | Matt Crawford | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Matt Crawford | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Christopher Nelson | Editor |
| Crew | Justin Kovalsky | Creator |
| Writing | Justin Kovalsky | Writer |