Art of Bruce Whistlecraft

Once again it’s time to head to sunny Pasadena for Designer Con, the largest “Art-Toy” and “Art Collectibles” show in the USA. This year there will be over 350 vendors and 150 artists at the show.

I will be there again on booth number 114 right inside the main door of the Ballroom (the same place as last year). This year I will have some unique custom toys available, an expanded range of Copper Creeps, prints, pins and a selection of Mechtorian toys and merchandise.

Please do drop buy and say hello. I will be happy to sign and doodle for you in you bring something along.

This is a two day event on November the 19th and 20th.
Tickets and a helpful interactive floor-plan are available now on their website.
http://www.designercon.com/

I will also be part of their exciting Pin Scavenger Hunt. Visit the six booths involved and purchase a pin from each booth to get the FREE Designer Con pin at the end. Only 100 of each pin are available so don’t hang about.
So yes, this does mean a new Mechtorian pin. (see picture below.)

The Hob-Boglin ( Hoblinus Boglinum)
The larger and less often spotted cousin to the common Boglin.
Slightly more intelligent and dangerous than it’s smaller brethren.
More likely to be seen sporting rudimentary clothing and in some reported cases even beaten metal armour.
If spotted in the wild, do not approach.
If agitated they can sometimes be subdued with Marsh Mallows, as long as they contain actual marsh.

Customised resin Boglin figure.
Polyurethane Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, A.B.S, Lead, Walnut Wood.
9″ tall X 7″ wide X 6.5″ (Including Plaque)
2016

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I am pleased to say I was invited to participate in the re-launch of Boglins.
This classic line of 1980’s toys has been reworked and reintroduced by Clutter with original creator Tim Clarke.

As someone who worked on the original line of Mini Boglins back then it has been fun revisiting these mischievous little characters and messing with them.
You can see all the artist’s versions at the Clutter Gallery from Nov 12th to Dec 2nd. Drop them an email to get on their previews list if you may be interested in making a purchase.

https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery

I was lucky enough to be invited to be a guest on the awesome Marshham Toy Hour podcast this week.
https://marshamtoyhour.podbean.com/
Listen to me natter to Gary Ham and George Gaspar about toys and stuff.
And also a sneek first playing of the new “Mechtoria” rap…. yes you read that right.

I am very pleased to announce that I have again been shortlist nominated for a Designer Toy Award. My Ouiji Board Dunny custom is nominated for”Best Custom” this year. It is open for public voting until 26th September. Please go and vote if you like it. http://designertoyawards.com/categories

I very much appreciate being recognised by my peer group in these awards. It is a validation that speak to the quality of my ideas and work. Thank you DTAs.

Series three of the Classic Monster inspired resin robot collectibles are nearly with us.
“Imhotep”, Son of the Sands and “The Wolfman”, moon fearing denizen of the night, are the two latest additions to the expanding line.

Available at launch will be the super limited “Mono” edition. Hand painted, signed and numbered by Doktor A in a run of only 20 or each character. ( £90 each figure.)
And the open edition “Metal” editions in cold-cast Bronze and Pewter. Each signed by Doktor A. ( £40 each figure.)
Imhotep stands a slender 4″ tall with the Wolfman at a chunky 2.75″.
They come individually boxed in simple packaging with striking metal labels.

The series will launch on Saturday the 21st of August in person at Creaturegeddon the UK convention for lovers of creature design and monster make-up, taking place in Watford, London
( http://www.creaturegeddon.net/ )

The metal editions will be available online in my store ( http://mechtorians.bigcartel.com ) the same day.
Also Half of the Mono editions will be added to the store with any others added after the event closes should if any remain.

On the 21st & 22nd of August I will be having a booth at Creaturegeddon in Watford, London.
This is fairly new UK convention for lovers of creature design and monster make-up.

It has some amazing speakers from the very top of the movie effects world including Nick Dudman who oversaw all the Harry Potter films and David Marti of DDTFX responsible for the wonders of Pan’s Labyrinth and Crimson Peak among many others.

I will be there at booth No. 13, right in the middle of the hall with my work and launching series 3 of Copper Creeps .

If you want 10% off an advanced ticket use the code MECH16 at their online ticket vendor (good for the first 30 users).
l hope to see you there.
http://www.creaturegeddon.net/

Sargent Gee and his Mechanised Cannon were tasked by High Command to render all enemy bases inoperable. However on Mechtoria there are no enemies, thus no bases. So he has opted for rendering inoperable all potential hiding places for any potential enemies or terrorists..
To this end he is destroying all the trees!

Customised Huck Gee Blank Figure.
Polyurethane resin, Epoxy resin, Acrylic, Rubber, Lead, Paper, ABS, Steel, Found objects, Vintage Brass winding key.
8″ tall.

Currently on show at the Clutter Gallery in New York until August 5th.
Available to purchase online HERE.

The 9th of April sees the forth annual Designer Toy convention happening in central London. This is the UK’s biggest and best Art toy and Toy Maker convention, and I will be there again.

I am furiously working on lovely stuff to bring and will have a few surprises. and a new figure or two.

Last year’s event sold out before the doors opened so I strongly suggest you pick up a ticket in advance online now, from the Toycon online site http://www.toyconuk.com

I hope to see many of the there. Please do stop by my booth (No. 35) and say hello.