For the first time at Designer Con I will have a small selection of customised Dunnys available.
Each one is a unique Mechtorian character, finished to the same standard as any of my gallery show pieces.
So swing by booth number 114 this weekend and add a Doktor A custom to your collection.
$180 each. One per customer. First come first served.
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
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.
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.
Something a bit different for you now.
In collaboration with the awesome Professor Elemental, steampunk rapper extraordinaire, I created mini collectibles of his faithful ape-servant Geoffery.
Available in three metallic “cold-cast” finishes now from his website, you may like to add one of these curious, cheeky little flunkys to your collection whilst you can.
£20 each.
www.professorelemental.com/toys-books-toys-t-shirts-comics
Finally Rupture the carnivorous fungus has been transformed into an Enamel pin.
The popular toothsome character who has graced one of the most sought after Dunnys from Kidrobot as well as an official Android figure from Dead Zebra Inc and numerous customised art toys, can now live right on your lapel.
The 1″ diameter pin badge is made of solid black Nickel with a Hard Enamel fill.
Each comes carded and bagged and has a black rubber grip on the back.
Available now from my online store and all art toy stores with good taste around the globe.
http://mechtorians.bigcartel.com/
If you are interested in collecting Copper Creeps in an aged Bronze/Verdigris finish then head on over to Martian Toys.
They now stock this finish EXCLUSIVELY! The whole Copper Creeps range is available ONLY from them direct. From their website or from their new store “The Mothership” opening soon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They may also have some available at their booth at New York Comic Con (October 6th – 9th.)
This makes Martian Toys the second store in the USA to carry Copper Creeps.
You can also view and purchase Copper Creeps from 3D Retro in L.A .
And in the UK from V&A, 7 Albert Street, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire.
And of course direct from CopperCreeps.Com
(If you are a store owner interested in stocking Copper Creeps please contact Doktor A at doktor@mechtorians.com for details.)
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.
I have added two new pledge levels to my Patreon. One higher and one lower.
Monthly Lottery
($5 a month)
Everyone at this level and above is
entered into a draw to win a “thing” from me. This thing will always have a value greater than the $5 pledge. It may be a toy, a figure, an original drawing, a print, a prototype, an original sculpt. It will change from month to month and will be shipped direct to the lucky winner’s door.
Art Collector
($50 a month)
An original drawing posted to your door every month.
A totally unique 6″ X 4″ (ish) original Mechtorian work of art. Made for you alone. This may be an Ink or pencil drawing. It may be a whole new character or an image of an existing character or small group of characters. I will decide as I get to them. But each one will be different, charming and original.
( N.B. Only 10 places available.)
You can click over to my Patreon Page and help support me at your choice of SIX levels of patronage.
If you are already a Patron at the $10 level you will automatically be added to the new monthly Lottery.
You can easily upgrade or downgrade your existing Pledge level should you wish.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this far. You have been a great boon to my work. I hope you enjoy my posts.