2008 Toy Awards: Artist of the Year

Feb 2, 2009 | 2008 Toy Awards | 9 comments

Choosing five top artists of the past year is always a difficult task. I like to look at the entire year's worth of work and choose those who have had a strong year...from January to December. So, here are our picks. And if you've ever wondered what these artists looked like, we found some photos to better familiarize yourself with them.

5. Gus Fink
Boogily Heads, Puff Puppies, Stitch Kittens

4. Erick Scarecrow
Mousey Micci, Muraida, Kissaki, Chelly Chainsaw, Dizign, Soopa Coin-Up Bros.

3. David Horvath
Uglydolls (Puglee, Ugly Ghost, Poe, Babo's Bird, Plunko), Uglydoll Kaiju

2. Manny Galan
Dookie-Poo vinyl and plush

*WINNER* 1. Frank Kozik
As with most years, Kozik released a ton of great figures in his own, unique style. Some of our favorites? The Beethoven Bust, Ride 'Em Bob, Greyscale Smokey, Potamus, Salari Ika, Zog

9 Comments

euralis on February 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Woot! Go Manny! Congrats!
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euralis on February 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Woot! Go Manny! Congrats!
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euralis on February 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Woot! Go Manny! Congrats!
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Elijah on February 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM

Go Manny you should have won it All…With The Dookie-Poo In my eyes….

But Congrats To All OF The Designers and Keep up the Wonderful Work…
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Elijah on February 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM

Go Manny you should have won it All…With The Dookie-Poo In my eyes….

But Congrats To All OF The Designers and Keep up the Wonderful Work…
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Elijah on February 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM

Go Manny you should have won it All…With The Dookie-Poo In my eyes….

But Congrats To All OF The Designers and Keep up the Wonderful Work…
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panda lubbs on February 3, 2009 at 2:38 PM

MANNY!!!!!
this is out of control!! DOOKIE is the best!! love it!!
congrats!!
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panda lubbs on February 3, 2009 at 2:38 PM

MANNY!!!!!
this is out of control!! DOOKIE is the best!! love it!!
congrats!!
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panda lubbs on February 3, 2009 at 2:38 PM

MANNY!!!!!
this is out of control!! DOOKIE is the best!! love it!!
congrats!!
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