ROBOX by John Eugene Avila JEAA | TOYCON Nexus

TOYCON Nexus Limited Edition Release
ROBOX by John Eugene Avila JEAA

Robox — a handcrafted urban art toy, like a painting brought to life on three-dimensional watercolor paper/board.

The design is based on the “ROBOX” urban paper toy created by “JEAA,” first released in 2007. The “ROBOX” character is a derivative of a digital
artwork titled “99 Lives,” which was exhibited and featured on local television channels and later published in the book Law for Art Sake.“ROBOX” won toy design contests at TOYCON Philippines in 2008, 2009, and 2010. It was also exhibited at the TOYCON PH Gallery under Urban Toy Design PH
—the first art toy group at TOYCON PH dedicated to promoting local art toys and toy designers in the Philippines. The project aims to inspire and
promote the creativity of Filipino artists, showcasing to the world that Filipinos are equally capable of producing world-class art and design.

About The Artist

JEAA, Filipino Artist, born in Manila, Philippines. A
seasoned creative professional with 22 years of
experience in visual storytelling, graphic design,
art toy creation, and photography. A TUP graduate
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, he
currently works as an Art Director and Graphic Artist for a major print advertising company, specializing in design concepts, large-format prints, and marketing materials for top brands. Beyond his corporate role, JEAA is active in the art community through freelance projects, collaborations, and art exhibitions locally and

As the founder of Urban Toy Design PH, JEAA has
supported the local urban toy movement, showcasing Filipino artists at Toycon Philippines. Through his studio LAB520, he continues to release limited-edition
art toys, wearable art, and sculptures. With unique
creations like ROBOX, Man From Manila and FVTHER, JEAA has cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the global art scene.

TOYCON NEXUS
🗓️ June 12-14, 2026
🏡 SMX Manila

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