May 9 2023

Resin Mechtorian SALE!

For the month of May we have discounted all the resin Mechtorian collectible figures in the online store.

Time to add a Titfer or Blinky Allsop toy for collection.
Or pick up another finish of your favourite character such at Hugo Facet or Todd Morden.

Shipping is cumulative so the more you buy, the better the deal.

And remember you can use the Discount code detailed at the bottom of the newsletter email for even more savings on any shop orders.

We ship worldwide!


Apr 24 2023

Toycon UK Ten

This month sees the tenth anniversary of the UK’s main art-toy event!
Toycon UK returns to the Novotel in Hammersmith on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of April.

Doktor A will be there in person ready to sign, natter, doodle and help add to your collection.
Find him at booth No.12

He will have a large selection of new customised toy pieces available. As well as a selection of production toys and merchandise.

You can purchase tickets direct online to get access to this awesome event.

And check out their website for more info and details.

We hope to see lots of you there.


Apr 24 2023

The Idler

The Idler. Mechtorian Tricky custom by Doktor A (Bruce Whistlecraft). A Retro Futuristic, Steampunk robot toy.

Rich enough to do whatever he wants.
Which is nothing!

Customised Tricky toy from Kidrobot.
Vinyl toy, Epoxy, Lead, Acrylic, Rubber, A.B.S. Cast Metal Key, Paper, Found Objects.
3″ Tall.

Available at Toycon UK and if unsold there he will be offered to my First Dibs Club on my Patreon page before heading to my public store.

More images after the break.

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Apr 24 2023

The Scrap Metal Merchant

The Scrap Metal Merchant. Mechtorian Tricky custom by Doktor A (Bruce Whistlecraft). A Retro Futuristic, Steampunk robot toy.

He deals in used body parts!

Customised Tricky toy from Kidrobot.
Vinyl toy, Epoxy, Lead, Acrylic, Rubber, A.B.S. Cast Metal Key, Aluminium, Glass, Found Objects.
3″ Tall.

Available at Toycon UK and if unsold there he will be offered to my First Dibs Club on my Patreon page before heading to my public store.

More images after the break.

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Nov 9 2022

Burkley Chiswick – Dcon Exclusive

This year for Designer Con LA I have created a brand new mini edition customised art-toy.

Burkley Chiswick is a 2.5″ tall original Mechtorian creation based on the Rolitoland vinyl toy from Toy2R.
Each figure is hand customised by Doktor A  and comes with a cast metal winding key in a presentation round wooden box.

There are only six available. And they cost $150 each.

Come and add one to your collection at booth 735 at Designer con from the 18th-20th November at Anaheim Convention Centre.

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Nov 9 2022

Designer Con LA 2022

This November 18th-21st sees Designer Con return to the Anaheim Convention Centre in Los Angeles.
And  after a three year break Doktor A will once again be vending!

On his booth (No.735) he will have a large selection of new customised toy pieces available. As well as a selection of toys and merchandise.

See the following post for the exclusive mini edition“Burnley Chiswick”. Only 6 of these were created.
And more news of an exciting new toy release.

He is always happy to chat, answer questions and sign and doodle on things you bring along.

You can purchase tickets direct online to get access for the awesome three day event.

We hope to see lots of you there.


Nov 9 2022

Bearbrick Launch

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.


Sep 21 2022

ToyArt Leeds

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.

I hope to see you there.

Tickets are available here : toy-art-uk-2022-tickets-258898050037


Aug 31 2022

Designer Con UK

This weekend the 3rd and 4th of September Once again sees the amazing Designer Con UK decent on Excel in London.
And I will be vending!

This year I was given the honour of designing the event passes so everyone present will be wearing a piece of Mechtorian artwork around their neck. Which is a fun idea.

On my booth (No.68) I will have a selection of new customised toy pieces available. As well as a selection of toys and merchandise. See the image on the previous post for the exclusive mini edition “Elwood Barker”. Only 6 of these were created.

I am always happy to chat, answer questions and sign and doodle on things you bring along.

And this year I will also be up on the main stage as one of the featured artists at the convention.
My slot is 3.30-4pm on Saturday. So bring any questions you have along with you.

You can purchase tickets direct online here…https://designerconuk.com/tickets/

You can follow the DCon UK social media pages here :

Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/designerconlondon/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Designerconlondon


Aug 31 2022

Elwood Barker

Elwood Barker Custom Mechtorian Toy exclusive for Designer Con UK 2022

Mr. Unwin carved a friend to carry him on adventures.
The two became inseparable.
Literally!
It was far more efficient to just wind the one key.

An exclusive edition of just six sets for Designer Con UK in London on the 3rd – 4th September.

Customised Mezco Tikimon figure and Rolitoland figure.
Vinyl toys, Epoxy, ABS, Acrylic, Rubber, Cast Metal winding Key.
5.5″ tall.
£250 each.

Elwood Barker Custom Mechtorian Toy exclusive for Designer Con UK 2022
Elwood Barker Custom Mechtorian Toy exclusive for Designer Con UK 2022