Photography Posts

Going Behind the Lens of Kiril Mucevski Toy Photography

Going Behind the Lens of Kiril Mucevski Toy Photography

From mini cars to hulking Marvel characters, Kiril Mucevski sees the world through a different lens than most people. The inspiring photographer takes some time to share his thoughts on Toy Photography and great illustrations with us. Make sure to check out more of his work at @kirilmucevskiphotography. Over to you, Kiril! How’d you get […]

Pixar Toy Photography and Illustrations with Jefferson Bongarthner

Pixar Toy Photography and Illustrations with Jefferson Bongarthner

When it comes to wielding a camera, Jefferson Bongarthner’s Toy Photography is out of this world. And he has some tips on how you can take your own illustrative skills to infinity and way beyond. The Brazilian artist better known as @jrbonga on Instagram, combines his love for Disney, Pixar and more with a keen […]

hobbyDB Digital Collectibles: Sirdork Toy Photography Exclusive Available Now

hobbyDB Digital Collectibles: Sirdork Toy Photography Exclusive Available Now

We’re thrilled to announce our next exclusive hobbyDB Digital Collectible and we think you’ll find it quite photogenic. Our latest artistic collaboration brings us into the world of Toy Photography and a stylish new collection from photographer Jared Middleton, better known as Sirdork. The series entitled the “Sirdork Collection” features 21 photo illustrations depicting Star […]

Toys in Action’s “Toy Photography and Collectible Convention” Coming to New York in June

Toys in Action’s “Toy Photography and Collectible Convention” Coming to New York in June

Do you love collecting? Are you as comfortable with a camera in your hands as you are with an action figure? Here’s your chance to combine those two passions with fellow collectors and photographers, courtesy of the Toy Photography and Collectible Convention. Toys in Action will play host to its inaugural event from 10 a.m. […]

Artistic or just Fun Photos coming to hobbyDB!

Artistic or just Fun Photos coming to hobbyDB!

Besides the current Main Photo, Show on Search Photo and Detail Photo which all make the database useful (they are all explained here) and are meant to be “clean” (ideally just a white background) we wanted to add a new type of photo, the Artistry Photo.  Something like Funko’s announcement shots like this one   – […]

Climbing into the Ring with Matthew Goldberg Toy Photography

Climbing into the Ring with Matthew Goldberg Toy Photography

Matthew Goldberg wears many hats as a brand influencer, social media manager and eCommerce photographer. But Toy Photography remains his passion and part of a “surreal journey.” We jump into the ring with Matthew who gives us a glimpse into his world of wrestling photography and beyond! When did you begin toy photography? What was […]

The Many Visual Worlds of Mitchel Wu Toy Photography

The Many Visual Worlds of Mitchel Wu Toy Photography

  For Mitchel Wu, it’s easy to get lost into a world of fantasy and alternate realities…and emerge with the images to tell the tale of the journey. Wu is a former wedding photographer who eschewed the “Bridezilla in favor of Godzilla” as a professional toy photographer. These days, Wu crafts stories through his photography […]

And The Winner Is….Michael McMahan With His Epic Hiway Haulers!!!!

And The Winner Is….Michael McMahan With His Epic Hiway Haulers!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL MCMAHAN – the first winner of the hobbyDB / The Toy Peddler photo of the month. The Hiway Hauler is Michael McMahan’s favorite casting and he has been collecting them specifically for 15 years. The 700th million piece was actually bought on The Toy Peddler! The Bobs BigBoy Hauler was purchased from […]

Found some photos from way back of my Timpo Toys Collection

Found some photos from way back of my Timpo Toys Collection
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Musings by Joschik

I got a Pentax camera from my dad in 1981 and started to experiment around. Here are some of the results  –               I have no idea how I did that last image but think that they were not bad overall.

Diecast Photography – There’s more to it than you think…

Diecast Photography – There’s more to it than you think…

I remember setting up and taking the first few 1:64 scale diecast pictures that I shot back in 2009. My desk was by a window in my office. I would shoot pictures on a piece of white printer paper only when the sun was shining. At that time, it was all that I had. We […]

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