Since its grand opening in Sunway Pyramid Mall’s Oasis Wing, Art Toys Café has become a vibrant space blending art, culture, and gourmet food. The café is gaining a following by providing toy enthusiasts with a place to enjoy artisanal coffee and pastries while surrounding themselves with a dynamic collection of designer art toys. This unique concept, which fuses café culture with creative expression, offers more than just a meal—it’s an experience.
One of the major attractions of Art Toys Café is its exclusive collaborations with celebrated toy artists from around the globe. The café has already hosted some impressive international artists and plans to continue bringing globally recognized names to Malaysia for meet-and-greets and art showcases.
This December, the café is welcoming Yokai Toys, a famous Taiwanese artist known for his whimsical interpretations of Asian folklore, for his first appearance in Malaysia. Fans can interact with the artist, learn about his creative process, and even purchase limited-edition art pieces.
Following Yokai Toys, in January 2025, Zombie Party, a popular Chinese artist with a unique style that blends humor and horror, will be making an appearance. These exclusive artist events offer fans a rare opportunity to meet their favorite toy creators and gain insight into the world of art toys.
Datuk Millen Lee, founder of Milolo and Art Toys Café, explained, “We’re excited to offer our patrons the chance to engage with renowned artists and see firsthand the talent and creativity that go into making these collectible toys. It’s a way for us to bring the global art toy community closer to Malaysian fans.”
While Art Toys Café brings in international stars, it is equally committed to promoting local talent. The café regularly hosts events featuring Malaysian artists and their custom-designed art toys. Recently, the Malaysian Art Toys Showcase provided a platform for local artists to display their works, from limited-edition collectibles to custom creations. These events highlight the emerging talent within Malaysia’s art toy scene.
Michael Chua, a well-known local artist and key figure in the Malaysian Art Toys Showcase, expressed his enthusiasm: “The opportunity to showcase our work at Art Toys Café has been incredible. It allows us to reach a wider audience and share our passion for art toys with collectors and fans alike.”
Art Toys Café doesn’t just stop at displaying art toys—it offers a space for creativity to flourish through regular workshops and pop-up events. Visitors can participate in hands-on sessions where they can learn the art of toy customization, paint their own designer toys, or attend live demonstrations by professional artists.
The café’s mission is to create a community where creativity thrives and visitors can leave with a deeper appreciation for the art of toy-making. “We want to provide a space where people can express themselves creatively and connect with like-minded individuals,” said Olivia Chen, the café’s marketing and events manager.
For art toy collectors, Art Toys Café is a dream destination. The café offers a rotating collection of exclusive art toys, making each visit a new discovery. From blind box toys to rare limited-edition pieces, the café ensures that toy collectors can find unique items that are not easily available elsewhere. Alongside popular international brands such as Labubu, Zimomo, and Pokémon, the café also features local designers, offering customers exclusive toys that celebrate Malaysia’s growing art toy scene.
“We aim to create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for collectors,” shared Datin Michelle Lee, co-founder of Art Toys Café. “With our constantly rotating selection of toys, every visit offers something new and exciting.”
The success of Art Toys Café has spurred plans for expansion, with six new locations set to open in the Klang Valley by the end of 2025. Each new café will continue to embrace the concept of merging art, food, and culture, and will provide opportunities for fans to connect with both local and international artists.
One of the more exciting developments in the pipeline is the launch of a larger flagship café that will combine Milolo’s retail store and Art Toys Café in a single location. This flagship outlet will serve as a central hub for the art toy community, offering a more immersive experience for fans to explore the world of designer toys while enjoying premium food and drinks.
With its unique concept, Art Toys Café has established itself as a creative hub for art lovers, toy collectors, and families. By offering a space where visitors can enjoy quality food, explore exclusive art toys, and engage with artists through workshops and events, the café has become a standout destination in Sunway Pyramid Mall.
As the café continues to expand and develop new collaborations with artists worldwide, it is set to become an even more essential spot for anyone who loves the world of art toys.
