Marshall burst onto the scene in January 2008 when a relatively unknown design team from a small town in Michigan released a letter-pressed print of their new character, an infectiously happy little marshmallow boy who just happened to enjoy roasting marshmallows himself. The Marshall shown on the print was equal parts cute and sadistic, one of our favorite combinations. From the first time we saw Marshall we knew that 64 Colors’ partners, Laura and Eric, had hit on something fantastic.

Luckily for us it turns out that Laura and Eric were not only great designers, but also fans of designer toys…and as it turns out, fans of Rotofugi. So when they approached us about the idea of making Marshall toys, we jumped at the opportunity and suggested a blind box series. When they said yes we all immediately started working on Marshall Series 1. 

Who’s Posting?

Kirby Kerr is the co-owner and gallery director of Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery, located in Chicago. He loves toys of all kinds, but especially monsters and toys based on great art.

Joe Somers is the owner and head honcho at Squibbles Ink, a Chicago-based product development company. Before he started Squibbles Ink he was the owner of a vintage toy store in Chicago. He’s got more toys than he knows what to do with.