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After Eraserheads toys, Yeo Kaa dolls may be the next big thing

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Rick Olivares

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/10/21/toy-1.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Yeo Kaa dolls</div></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Filipino toy impresario Bigboy Cheng is all set to unveil a new designer toy by rising Filipino artist Yeo Kaa.</p><p>The Palawan-born Yeo Kaa, who is an advertising major from the College of the Holy Spirit, will host her third solo exhibit on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Cheng’s Secret Fresh toy store at the Ronac Art Gallery in Magallanes, Makati City.</p><p>Yeo will unveil her new set of paintings, as well as her custom and hand-painted art toys that fetch anywhere from P12,000 to P24,000!</p><p>“So far, we’re expecting a full house for the show” gushed Cheng. “These art toys will be just as big as the Eraserheads toys! In fact, all her toys and paintings already pre-sold. It’s an amazing and surprising response.”</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/10/21/toy-2.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Filipino artist Yeo Kaa at work</div></figcaption></figure></div><p>During the summer of 2013, Cheng stunned the toy world by unveiling a set of Eraserheads vinyl figures as designed by Korean toy designer, Coolrain Lee. Lee is also behind those masterful and best-selling NBA Mindstyle figures.</p><p>“The Eraserheads are my favorite band and I wanted to help them make history by giving them the first Pinoy to be featured in a vinyl toy ever,” recalled Cheng, adding that the legendary music group was deeply honored to have this cool collectible. “They loved it.”</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/10/21/toy-3.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">These Eraserheads vinyl figures are now collector&#x27;s items</div></figcaption></figure></div><p>“As for Coolrain, he is my favorite designer. The final product is world class!”</p><p>The Eraserheads set has since become a collector’s item with hardly any left on designer toy shop shelves.</p><p>For his part, Lee related that he felt it was an honor as well to ask to design toys unique to the Philippine market.</p><p>“When I visited the Philippines in 2012, Bigboy requested and ordered an Eraserheads bands set during the Pop Life Exhibition that year. I was sent a lot of material to guide me in my designs,” related Lee. “Normally, I don’t listen to music when working but I had to feel and understand the band.”</p><p>The Eraserheads set is a departure for Lee who is mostly kept busy with his NBA Mindstyle designs and the Dunkeys (anthropomorphized monkeys sporting Chicago Bulls gear) art toys that he will unveil for a solo exhibit in 2017. “Although I love music, I do not generally do ‘band” designs or toys. This was a first and I am glad to know it is special for Filipinos.”</p><p>Cheng is clearly excited about his new unveiling that he believes is a worthy follow up to his Eraserheads project.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/10/21/toy-4.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Bigboy Cheng of Cheng’s Secret Fresh toy store</div></figcaption></figure></div><p>“After this Saturday’s exhibit, more people will know of the genius of Yeo Kaa,” he said.</p><div> </div>

<p>Filipino toy impresario Bigboy Cheng is all set to unveil a new designer toy by rising Filipino artist Yeo Kaa.</p>

Filipino toy impresario Bigboy Cheng is all set to unveil a new designer toy by rising Filipino artist Yeo Kaa.