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Refreshment Toy (Aya Takeuchi) Will be at LA Comic Con 2025

Aya Takeuchi is a Japanese artist known for her distinctive illustration and painting style that blends whimsical and surreal elements with a focus on nature and the human form. Her work often explores themes of inner emotions, personal experiences, and the relationship between humans and nature.

Refreshment Toy (Aya Takeuchi) Will be at LA Comic Con 2025

If you’re into sofubi, you’ve probably come across Aya’s Refreshment Toy vinyl toys. Her “kawaii” style blends candy-colored cuteness with handmade Japanese sofubi craftsmanship. Aya will be in the U.S. for the first time in six years, bringing her toys straight to Los Angeles Comic Con.

According to her post on Instagram you’ll find her at Booth 759 in the South Hall with a special sales schedule:

DAY 1 (Fri): Japanese vintage toys ( @popsoda_refreshmenttoy )
DAY 2 (Sat): Refreshment Toy Sofubi toys
DAY 3 (Sun): Any left over Sofubi

⚠️First come First serve
⚠️Cash only

I’ll be at LACC on Friday and Sunday, which means I’m probably missing the big Day 2 sofubi sale. Pretty bummed about that but here’s hoping there are some leftovers on Sunday 🤞.

For anyone planning to go, here are the show hours:

Los Angeles Comic Con runs September 26–28, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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