Collecting Japanese Toys, Painting Cool Art and Making Original Toys
posted by Ultraman Collector at 12:04 PM
After attending the Academy of Art College in San Francisco during the late 80's and picking up a New York artist's rep, Mark embarked on a 10-year plus journey as a freelance commercial illustrator. Over the years he's worked with a diverse client list which has included Scholastic Books, Bantam Books,Schlage Locks, Genentech,DC Comics,Lucasfilms and numerous Advertising and Design firms nationally and internationally. The highlight of this time included over 40 cover paintings for RL Stine's Goosebumps book series, Give Yourself Goosebumps. Churning out hundreds of assignments over the years, coupled with deadlines from hell took a toll."I had to reassess what was important in my life and refocus my abilities towards a new goal. Thus was born Mark's new venture called Max Toy Company, named after his son Max. With a nod to the Golden Age of Japanese toys, Max Toy Co. will continue the tradition of offering classic Japanese character toys by all the best toy companies. "Max Toy Co. will allow me to produce original artwork, sculpt new toys, and work directly with my talented artist friends." Nagata says. Max Toy Co is a synthesis of toys and art.. both life long passions.
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