Designer Con LA this month sees the launch of the first Doktor A Bearbrick.
The good Doktor has worked his Retro-Futurist magic on Japanese company Medicom’s iconic platform Art-Toy. And come up with “Benjamin Toolbox” a Mechtorian crafter and maker.
You will be able to collect him direct from Medicom’s booth No. 450 at the event.
And there should be a signing scheduled at some point over the convention weekend. See the show details nearer the time for more info.
“J. E. Branson”. Travelling to the moon and beyond. A pipe dream made real through the ingenuity and endeavours of geniuses. Reaching further and learning more than ever before for science and robot kind! But it just takes the super rich to hijack space travel and take it for a joyride. Yee Ha! Ride em cowboy!
Customised Grordbort’s ray gun from Weta Workshop and Greg Broadmore. Plastic toy parts, Acrylic, Vinyl, Styrene, Epoxy, Steel, Brass, Lead, Rubber, Vintage wooden picture frame, Found Objects.
Wall mounted. 16” X 10” X 9” 2022.
Part of the “Future Ain’t What it Used to Be” show.
An armchair critic! Always willing to give his opinion on things of which he is unqualified to speak. Though he “does his own research” he always reaches conclusions that match those he reads. His cosy chair now rigged to stamp on the views of others. As he rides in comfort above the heads of “lesser” men.
Customised Vintage “Bravestar” Toy. (With “Walking” Action) Acrylic, Vinyl Toy Parts, Epoxy, ABS, Lead, Rubber. 13.5” X 7.5” X 5.5” 2022.
Part of the “Future Ain’t What it Used to Be” show.
Who he is you do not know. But he tells you what is wrong with you. He tells you what is good for you. You hope he is sincere and does not have his own agenda. Is his mask for protection or anonymity?
Customised Genuine Venetian Plague Doctor Mask. Paper Mache, ABS, Epoxy, Lead. 12” X 10.5” X 6” Wall Mounted. 2002.
Part of the “Future Ain’t What it Used to Be” show.
With a crack of his whip he stares danger in the face and bends it to his will. But this is not a Lion. He just looks like one.
Customised Mini Munny toy by Kidrobot and Peugeot Leo toy by Artoys. Vinyl, ABS, Found Toy Parts, Epoxy, Lead, Cast Metal Winding Keys. 4.5” & 2” tall. 2002.
Part of the “Future Ain’t What it Used to Be” show.
He measures and sizes and grades. Categorising and organising by shape, scale and type. There is always a piece that will solve the problem. That will make the impossible possible. And a single tiny part can start a massive movement.
Customised Spacemonkey Toy from Dalek and Kidrobot. Vinyl, MDF, Epoxy, Acrylic, Lead, Rubber, Cast Metal Winding Key. 8” tall. 2022.
He is a small person, easily overlooked. But he projects a larger image. A powerhouse of brute strength and determination. A gentle giant with a split personality. Often in two minds about things.
Customised Smash toy by Joe Ledbetter and Toy2R. Vinyl, Acrylic, Epoxy, ABS, Polyurethane, Copper, Lead, Rubber. 9” X 8” X 6” 2022
Part of the “The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be” show.
On September the 24th I will once again be exhibiting at Toy Art in Leeds.
This lovely, friendly little toy convention is a great place to spend a day with some of the UK’s top toy artists. Chat, peruse and add something to your collection.
I will have a nice selection of my work and merchandise available for your delectation.
The city centre location of the Marriott Hotel is very easy to find and close to the main railway station.
