Scum Pit Toys x Paul Kaiju

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    From the bright and sunny deserts of New Mexico lurks a greenery of slime that coats the depths of Albuquerque. That slime resides in the studio of Scum Pit Toys. Birthed and operated from the mind of our very own @coma21, aka Mikee Riggs, the Scum Pit is an amalgamation of 80’s - 90’s toys, cartoons, wrestling, comics, with a healthy mixture of current wave sofubi. With walls painted an easily guessed bright, slime green the Scum Pit combines a gallery fixture space with a paint studio, as well as a personal archive of Blck Clvd, Atomica Exotica, Hooligan City and Griz Biz releases. A single wall dons dozens of header cards from many longstanding sofubi artists, as well as new blood, and all colorfully represented. Remaining wall space brings about horror movie posters, and hardcore and death metal band fliers. It’s a tight knit space, but one that brings an immersive feeling, as everything surrounding your senses is close, leaving very little choice than to sink it all in. Scum Pit is a very inviting and creatively fun space.

    Speaking of fun, cue Paul Kaiju!!! Debuting in the gallery’s first public gathering Paul and Scum Pit Toys assembled an ensemble of colorful mashups, masterfully painted one offs, accessible micro runs, and a shitload of fun, not to mention pizza, snow cones and drinks a plenty. What Mikee and Paul have brought together, collectively for collectors, is an incredible space for the toy community to thrive with positivity and good vibes that should be strived for and delivered in every sense of the word. Everyone walked away with multiple items and a smile, furthering into the event with conversations and hugs and congratulatory awe’s their gallery choices. The intimate feeling of a smaller scale, personable gallery space versus, say, Designer Con is the difference between seeing your favorite band behind a barricade in an aren, and getting to sing along to your favorite songs in a 50 cap room. What Mikee has only begun to accomplish with the Scum Pit should have eyes locked in and brains with attention of peaked interest. You’ll certainly be seeing much, much emerge from this studio.

    Thank you to Mikee and Lena, for opening their home to us all with open arms, as well as catering to us, wholly, in every way imaginable. Being able to peruse Mikee‘s living space, and gaining a grandiose sense of why he does what he does, both in terms as an artist and a collector; what inspires him across the board, is a privileged look into the mind that I don’t think a lot of artists permit. I’m personally insanely proud of Mikee and this undertaking of a creative endeavor.

    Thank you to Paul and Melissa for their travel, endless creative contributions, positivity, and most importantly their friendship! I still hold true the belief that Paul exudes some of *the* funnest times you’ll ever have with toys and events, especially when combined.

    Thank you to everyone that came and showed out, took time to talk, hug, laugh, high five, pose for a photo and left a little of themselves inside the four walls for the next one. Here’s to a continued future for Scum Pit Toys!!!

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    Amazing photos as always Robert, looks like a great time was had by all. That header card wall is brilliant @coma21 !!!!
     
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    Beautiful photos, was waiting for this post all weekend
     
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    I really don’t know what to say about this weekend.
    I am just beyond excited that everyone came out and gave this venue idea a chance. I have the utmost gratitude toward Paul for taking the chance and trusting in me to help him carve out a fun filled evening for everyone.
    Thank you to PK and Melissa. Thank you to Robert and Sarah for the amazing amount of photos. But mainly just thank you to everyone that joined us and made this weekend something really memorable.
    I have been a part of this community now for over a decade and I have gained so much from it. Because of that I eat sleep and drink toys. But more importantly I care so much about helping this scene stay a community and be about the friends we make along the way to getting these toys. I am planning on taking these shows further and further. The Scum Pit is a place where all toy nerds are welcome to come share their work or share their passion. It’s not about creating secret clubs it’s about everyone having a great time.
    Our next show is my first solo show in my 10 years making toys. It’s called 50/50 and I’m doing 50 one offs for $50 each along with some runs and surprises but I wanted to guarantee that everyone could leave with something rad and special. I hope all you homies that want to, come and join us. If this awesome PK show is any indication we are gonna have a blast in May.
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    Thank you for starting a thread for this here, Robert, and for posting those amazing pics. And of course massive props to Mikee and Lena for setting this up, and PK and everyone who participated. It looks like an amazing show, and I am sure (from what I can tell) everyone had a delightful time. Such fun, down-to-earth, approachable events are really the heart of the hobby for me and where this community really shines. I am not an artist or a toy maker, but I can definitely appreciate the time and effort that goes in to organising these, and constantly giving your all back to the toy community. We are grateful for all of the efforts. Even while not being able to attend these in person, it still gives me great pleasure to see them taking place regularly, new ones springing up, and the creativity and love that comes out from each. Keep it coming gals and guys.
     
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    Figured I'd give my own thoughts here -

    I've known Mikee for nearly ten years at this point (boy, how time flies). We've driven to Dcon's together, flown, and had our fair share of toy events together, and each one is always a blast having him around. He was a primary introduction to collecting Sofubi for myself, and I've watched this gallery space spark up in his home, and I can't express how excited I was for this first show.

    Words can't express how much of a success this was - Paul as always made a great mix of fantastic mash ups, one offs, and runs. I love that he really gets a chance to step out and do some more unique items that don't necessarily show up at Dcon or a bigger space. Mikee had a fantastic micro-run on hand of Scummy Creeps, which some fun GID details, and honestly, I think everyone left really happy with their picks.

    In terms of venue, Robert's comparison to seeing your favorite band in a 50 cap room is more than apt - It really shows how things flourish when given the time to enjoy each others company, instead of the running about of a larger convention. It was great to see some long term friends, hang out with some new folks, and have a ton of quality time together, versus running to another booth to buy another release. Mikee & Lena absolutely CRUSHED the drink situation, with a fantastic local vendor, and last but not least - ROLLERSKATING! I mean, I can't say how much of a blast it was to skate with Paul & Melissa and get to spend even more quality time with all these fantastic folks!

    In short - Come to 50/50. You'll have fun - And if that's not what things are about, then what's the point?
     
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    That sounds so awesome! What an intimate event. Thanks for all the pics @xSuicide Squadx!
     
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    @shadow4437 Gah, how could I have left out the roller rink?! Thank you for mentioning that, Calvin! Post event, yes, we all met up to skate together and FINALLY got to witness Paul and Mel tear up the floor on their custom footed wheels! Easily the best part of the outing was seein’ the two of them take center stage, while everyone else in the building skated around, and they dropped move after move after move. One of the coolest things I’ve gotten to witness!
     
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    Dude, it looks like it was an absolute blast! Congrats Mikee! Congrats Paul! I couldn’t make it to this one, but I’ll be there for 50/50! Can’t wait to get back to NM!
     
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    This weekend made me eternally grateful that I found this little small corner of the world and was fortunate enough to experience it with some of the coolest people I've ever had the pleasure to call friends.
     
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    Thank all you guys for your interest your kind words and also your support. It means the world to me and I can’t wait to keep pushing this all forward and making it even more fun.
     
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    Wait,, shadow is Calvin? My mind is blown.
     
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    Big thanks Robert!
    What a weekend!
    It was SO nice to return to Albuquerque! Big thanks to Mikee, Lena, Domino and Baisley for opening their home and getting this together! I might even head out for future shows just to hang out. Had some killer vegan food and saw some lesser remembered Breaking Bad sights! Even drove by Mike's house.
    Plus this crew knows how to scoot! I never thought I would sell out a show and skate the same day. Mikee covered all the bases.

    At Roller King AKA Skate-O-Rama (Skate-O-Rama was used for Stranger Things so they kept the signage up.) We went on the floor after a "Lights out" skate and kept skidding on shiny objects on the ground we thought were pieces of cheap jewelry. Turned out it was tiny batteries from where the lights-out skaters pancaked and broke their rave wands. Didn't take long to understand why Melissa yelled "Don't skate backwards!" LOL! Glad they swept up before the "Adult" session. I still have a few in my pockets.
     
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    Many more to come
     
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    Word. I had no idea!
     
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    Always have a surprise or two, right guys?

    I'll be posting pictures of some of my mashups after my trip this weekend, Paul & Mikee respectively crushed both.
     
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    I could spend hours and hours looking at these photo shoot images. Robert's photos could be part of a Scum Pit Toys x Paul Kaiju catalog for the gallery.
     
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    Thank you all SO much for the kind words, both in massive support of Mikee’s debut and Paul’s creative efforts, but also towards the photos. I was very hesitant with posting the “write up” and the images, as both felt pretty flat to me. I’m not very well versed in working with a mounted flash. :oops: At some point I’m going to spring for a new camera body and do SOMETHING with a goddamn book or catalog, whether Mondo picks it back up or I do it myself. All in all, though, I can’t wait to get back out to the Pit in May and burn more holes in the walls with the camera flash and memories!
     
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    Thanks for the hospitality and kindness y’all! The vibes were sweet and pizza dank! ABQ was beautiful!

    I love my Sappy!
     
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    I’m so so stoked you made it out and joined us my dude. If you can swing it in May please do!
     
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    Nerds. ;)
     
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    Since this thread is still staying live here’s the first image for my show in May
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    I was very privileged to handle and photograph the 50 Mikee put together for this show. They’re very much worth the trip to the Scum Pit alone, but there’ll undoubtedly be a ton more he’s doing that I’m completely unaware of to make it even more awesome. Show out!!!
     
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    Those accessories are too cool. Is the cape wired?
     
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    No it sadly is not but Robert is a beast and finds a way. I will say that it was Hand Sewn by the Seamstress from Better Call Saul though. She does Bobs suits and my toys clothes :lol:
     

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