Arte Bettina's Toy Show Took Me on a Wild Ride!

June 01, 2024

Ever get that feeling of pure imagination overload as a kid? That's what just happened to me at Arte Bettina's epic toy show, "Tales of Two Journeys." Forget your average toy collection – this was a full-blown story come to life!

It all started with these two Arte Bettina legends, Arman and Wetworks. They dreamt up these crazy detailed sculptures inspired by Japanese pop culture. But these weren't just your typical figurines – they were like full-fledged characters with epic backstories and all! Each one had a crazy cool painting that brought them to life, like stepping right into a whole new world.

But wait, it gets even cooler! Arman and Wetworks didn't hog all the fun. They invited 21 other super talented toy designers to join the party. Each artist took a crack at reimagining the original characters, "Hiro and Fuji" and "Toy and Tako Jimbo," adding their own unique spin. It was like a creativity explosion! Every toy was a wild new interpretation, bursting with imagination.

Here's the original work of Wetworks on Hiro and Fuji

And the twists and different concept of the different artists.

Thiago Saur x Wetworks

Ramona Gaston x Wetworks

Dondi Fernandez x Wetworks

Lianne Steffi Lim x Wetworks

PAWPAW x Wetworks

MECHDESIGNS x Wetworks

WINVILL x Wetworks

VYNC x Wetworks

DTC Studios x Wetworks

This one right here is the original work of Arman Kendrick of Toy and Tako.

Paulo Amparo x Arman Kendrick

Jan Calleja x Arman Kendrick

Jethro Olba x Arman Kendrick

Two Front Teeth x Arman Kendrick

8FF Studio x Arman Kendrick

13 LuckyMonkey x Arman Kendrick

The next ones by Jojo Barja went over and beyond the assignment. Two separate setups. First one is Tako.

Jojo Barja x Arman Kendrick

Distort Monsters x Arman Kendrick

Yok Joaquin x Arman Kendrick

Reen Barrera x Arman Kendrick

This whole show was a total blast from the past. It reminded me that even the wackiest childhood dreams can turn into something incredible. All you need is a spark of inspiration, a sprinkle of imagination, and a whole lot of passion. These artists totally rekindled their inner child and let their creativity run wild, and guess what? They took us all on an unforgettable adventure with "Tales of Two Journeys." If you get the chance, definitely check it out – it's mind-blowing!