Galaxy Negora

Over the years Mark Nagata has collected thousands of toys and a fair amount of titles. The man behind San Francisco-based Max Toy Company is widely known as: Toy Collector. Illustrator. Magazine Founder/Publisher. Toy Designer. Artist. Author. Husband. Father. But the one description that might fit best is an unofficial one -- Kaiju Toy and Art Ambassador. In the Japanese-inspired art and toy area, as well as throughout the larger toy collecting community, Mark is welcomed and recognized for his personal passion and commitment to supporting artists all around the world and the unique works they create. Beginning as a collector in his youth, Mark has had for years a keen eye for great art and a personal interest in collecting that he has spread through a variety of outlets. Trained at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, Mark honed his skills working for himself and for some of the most notable businesses in the country. As a freelance commercial illustrator, he completed works for such prominent companies as Lucasfilms, DC Comics, Hasbro Toys, IBM, Sony, and numerous advertising and design firms, both national and international. Mark's Suburban Vinyl is a well-known designer toy store and art gallery based in the United States, specializing in collectible designer toys, limited-edition figures, and unique art pieces. Located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Suburban Vinyl has become a prominent destination for fans and collectors of urban art, street culture, and contemporary toys. The store carries a wide range of designer toys from established and emerging artists, offering exclusive releases, blind box figures, limited-edition vinyl toys, and art prints. It often features products from popular names in the designer toy world, including Kidrobot, Superplastic, Fluffy House, and one-of-a-kind pieces from independent creators. In addition to being a retail space, Suburban Vinyl functions as a gallery that showcases artistic exhibitions and collaborations with well-known artists in the designer toy scene. The store is also involved in hosting events, such as toy launches, artist signings, and other special gatherings, fostering a community of collectors and art lovers