Brandon of Motley Miscreations joins the show to discuss his journey from childhood toy collector to professional sculptor, resin caster, and independent toy maker.
Growing up with Battle Beasts, TMNT, Batman, comics, and video games, Brandon always had a passion for art and creativity. After studying fine art, working in illustration and video games, and eventually discovering the designer toy scene, he began creating his own original toys and building the brand now known as Motley Miscreations.
In this episode we discuss:
Childhood toy obsessions
The rise of Image Comics
Art school experiences
Working in the video game industry
Learning digital sculpting
Resin casting and mold making
Building a toy business from scratch
DesignerCon lessons and collector culture
Community over competition
Upcoming dinosaur, cryptid, and original toy projects
This conversation is a fantastic look at the dedication, craftsmanship, and persistence required to succeed in the modern art toy world.
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