French artist Pierre-Henry Paget, better known as PoOL, has made waves once again in the designer toy scene with the release of his newest art toy, “Summer Minnie.” Playful, cheeky, and full of sunshine-season vibes, this now sold-out resin piece was released in a limited edition of just 16 handmade units on May 10th — and they didn’t last long.
In true PoOL fashion, “Summer Minnie” is a bold reimagination of a pop culture icon, this time ditching tradition in favor of minimalism and mischief. The figure features Minnie’s iconic legs playfully kicked up out of a red polka-dot floatie, her signature yellow heels in full flair. The upper body? Nowhere in sight — a clever visual gag that blends nostalgic character design with modern toy art irreverence.
The piece measures 17 cm (6.7 inches) tall and is meticulously crafted in handmade resin, continuing PoOL’s track record for small-batch, high-impact releases. As the description puts it, “Minnie worked her body-summer and is finally ready to enjoy the beach and show off her legs all summer long… with Mickey? Not really sure 😉” — a perfect summation of the tongue-in-cheek tone that defines this drop.
Released via PopandToys’ BigCartel store, the pre-order opened at 9AM EST on May 10th and sold through its entire run quickly, a testament to the growing cult following around PoOL’s work. For collectors lucky enough to secure one, “Summer Minnie” is sure to become a standout piece — equal parts sunny-day celebration and sly subversion. And for the rest of us? Here’s hoping PoOL brings more playful summer energy to future drops… be sure to follow along via his Instagram account for more news on drops!
PopandToys’ “Summer Minnie” by PoOL Sells Out in Style! Reviewed by SpankyStokes on May 16, 2025 Rating: 5