Ep. 296 Toys on Tap w/Neil Ewing: It's easy to make a toy. It's hard to make a good one!

Neil Ewing of Bombastic Plastic is back, and this one goes everywhere. Fresh off a trip to Japan, Neil joins Toys on Tap for a brutally open conversation about what it actually takes to survive as an independent toy maker. We talk about: • Selling toys in Japan vs. the U.S. • Why some conventions just aren’t worth it • Losing $2,800 at a show • Original IP vs. “art hacks” • Pricing toys realistically • Gatekeeping, education, and factory secrets • Why collectors can smell a cash grab • Ego, jealousy, failure, and artist drama • Why craftsmanship still matters • Supporting artists instead of punching down • His upcoming Big Pounder Kickstarter Neil puts it perfectly: It’s easier than ever to make a toy. Making a GOOD toy is another story. On Instagram: @ neil_ewing On Instagram: @ bombastic_plastic Thanks to Our Supporters Rate & 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 Along Instagram: @toysontap Linkedin: Abraham Musto Facebook: @toysontap Youtube: @Toysontap SubStack: @toysontap Palmstreet: Toys on Tap: Live on Sundays 6pm