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Toys on TapAuthor: Toys on Tap
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Ep. 275 Toys on Tap w/ Ehimo Adventures: How TMNT & Warhammer Created This Toy Maker
Monday, 11 May, 2026
Toy maker and sculptor Ehimo joins the show to talk about his journey from vintage toy collector to internationally recognized independent creator.Growing up in Spain surrounded by TMNT, Street Sharks, Warhammer, and role-playing games, Ehimo developed an obsession with toys and miniature painting early on. That passion eventually evolved into custom figures, bootlegs, sculpting, and fully original toy designs.In this episode, we discuss:Collecting vintage toys in EuropeThe influence of Warhammer and tabletop gamingDiscovering underground toy cultureLearning traditional and digital sculptingMaking bootlegs and custom toysThe importance of preserving the feeling of 90s action figuresHis recent skeletal TMNT-inspired designsThe dream of creating toys that feel “real” and accessible to collectorsThis episode is a deep dive into nostalgia, creativity, and the passion that drives independent toy makers.On Instagram: @ehimo_adventuresThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your go-to source for blister packaging! With 19+ styles and bundle deals, they’ve got everything you need to make your toys shine. Use code TOYSONTAP10 at checkout for 10% off. Patreon members get 20% off another reason to join!Thanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!Subscribe and Follow AlongInstagram:@toysontapLinkedin:Abraham MustoFacebook:@toysontapYoutube:@Toysontap
