Over the course of 2005-2008, I assisted Art Asylum, designing production control art for various projects, most notably their Minimates line. This involved turnaround views for every part of the figure that was to be included in the final product, along with any surface artwork that needed to be applied.
Back in late 2007, I was asked to assist with some design services when the regular Marvel production team was facing some tight deadlines due to so many other Minimate projects in the works. I was only too happy to take on the Hawkeye project. Hawkeye was a figure I designed throughout the control art process. His costume had a nice mix of complicated detail mixed with fun accessories – just the sort of project I enjoy developing.
While the photos shown here on the site represent the finished figure, it should be noted that I contributed the control art only. As with all of the Minimate projects, there were many talented people involved: production managers, sculptors, other designers… This figure was very much a team effort, and the finished product reflects the contributions of many individuals.
Released 2/20/2008
Featured in TOYFARE MAGAZINE, Issue #123, November 2007
and TOYFARE MAGAZINE, Issue #127, March 2008.