Mr Soft

Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components. My name is Mick Minogue and I am a freelance Arts & Craftser working as creative director and graphic artist from the office in my head. After ruining well over 300 school books with my excessive doodling throughout my adolescent years I eventually graduated from the National College of Art & Design NCAD In 2007 with a first prize degree In Art & Design Education. After spending a few years back In school as an art teacher I decided to pursue my creative career as a artist as the doodling on school books thing had not yet subsided. I manage all my creative projects from my little studio base In Dublin, Ireland. A lot of my work Is inspired from the archives of my childhood, referencing popular culture from the 1980s and 90s. I try not lend myself to one artistic practice as I have the creative hyperactivity of an 80s kid watching the Ghostbusters whilst drinking fizzy pop. I feel Its my duty to make and do for its all I know apart from being able to make a mean sandwich. If something needs making be It artwork, film prop or an idea just drop me a line.