Original “Oeuff” platform toy and customized samples (2004).  Back in 2004, having been a collector of vinyl toys for some time, I decided to take a shot at creating my own figure.  I designed the “Oeuff” platform figure modeled off the egg or oeuf theme, pulled some money together, found a manufacturer and within six months, I approved the sculpt and we were ready for production!  Could it be that simple?  Unfortunately not.  Between production delays, factory errors, a financial crises and shady middle men, production eventually halted.  Despite these complications, I have no regrets.  I learned a lot, didn’t…