PUZKIN where it all began?
The journey of PUZKIN started in Kyoto, winter 2018 when Benoit FERRIERE, father of a young daughter, set out to create a toy that embodied a unique blend of freedom, creativity, empathy, construction, and communication, while being accessible and safe for young children. Frustrated with the lack of available options, Benoit began by hand-crafting the first prototypes using magnets and clay. This quickly led him to pursue the concept in a digital form.
In 2019, the toy was conceptualized and all the aspects were refined, including hundreds of illustrations, stickers, and visual elements. By June 2020, after months of collaboration with different manufacturing plants, the first complete prototype was ready. Final touches were made in July 2020 to make PUZKIN even more enjoyable, safe and stand out from other toys on the market. Today, PUZKIN remains a beloved toy of Benoit’s daughter.
The creator story?
Benoit FERRIERE is a talented French artist and entrepreneur who has been in the industry for several years. He established Tokkun Studio in 2006 and has studios in France and Japan. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of collaborating with well-known game companies such as Square-Enix, Capcom, Ubisoft, and CD Projekt RED, among others. He was even recognized for his work as the lead visual artist for Nintendo’s Paper Mario: The Origami King.
With a passion for both the world of children’s games and toys, as well as mature universes such as Lord of the Rings, Walking Dead, Pacific Rim 2, Gwent the Witcher 3, and Ready Player One, Benoit FERRIERE strives to create games and toys that foster freedom, encourage enthusiasm, and allow for learning through failure, regardless of a child’s age.
About Tokkun Studio?
Tokkun Studio is a visual development studio dedicated to delivering high-quality art for the world’s leading entertainment companies. Established in 2006, our talented team, boasting up to 20 years of industry experience, has played a key role in the creation of some of the most successful franchises in games and film.
As one of the most accomplished and experienced studios in the market, Tokkun Studio is proud to serve clients such as Nintendo, Squareenix, Capcom, Pixar, Warner Bros, Disney, Activision, Ubisoft, Gameloft, King, Kabam, Nordeus, and Virtuos Games, among others.
With locations in both France and Kyoto, Japan, Tokkun Studio is dedicated to delivering unparalleled artistic excellence to our clients.
