Space Pirates

Born in the mid-80's, Peter Goral's childhood was saturated by toys, cartoons and classic movies. Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe and Star Wars all were favorites of Peter's. His father, David, showed Peter a bootleg copy of The Empire Strikes Back when he was four. Little did Dave Goral know that this would start Peter on the path to being at the forefront of the bootleg art toy movement. Always artistic, Peter had an innate ability to draw and create. He was also an avid collector of all things, especially toys.. As he became an adult, his artistic ability and his obsession with toys were intertwined through a series of paintings with his favorite characters as subjects. Unsatisfied with working in two dimensions, Peter began by kitbashing toys to make new creations. This led to him learning how to make molds and casting his own toys. Today, Peter's art is highly sought after by collectors and his contemporaries. He's shown his art and toys on both coasts and been commissioned to make art for clients worldwide. Peter's work is highly influenced by the same cartoons and movies he grew up watching. Incorporating toys and figures from many different movies 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.