Toypunks
“A film about Japanese toys, fashion and punk rock.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Toypunks Vol. I Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2007-08-01
Top Cast
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May 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Kovalsky
- Original Title
- Toypunks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Toypunk Production Committee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nelson
Justin Kovalsky
Justin Kovalsky, Christopher Nelson, Carl Wormley, Isaac Ramos
Christopher Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nelson
Director
Christopher Nelson
Director of Photography
Christopher Nelson
Editor
Justin Kovalsky
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Toypunks
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What is Toypunks about?
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.
Who directed Toypunks?
Toypunks was directed by Christopher Nelson.
Who stars in Toypunks?
The principal cast of Toypunks includes Hikaru Iwanaga, Hirosuke Nishiyama, Frank Kozik, Hiddy Kinoshita, Ken Kakinuma.
When was Toypunks released and how long is it?
Toypunks was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Toypunks?
Toypunks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).