Art of Bruce Whistlecraft

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.

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.

Following the success of the first series pairing, The Monster and The Bride, series two introduces Vlad and Orlok. Two new twists on your favourite nocturnal undead blood suckers.

These stylish robotic interpretations of all your favourite iconic movie monsters will elevate your collection to the next level.
You will feel your movie monster collection is complete when you add these unique versions of the classic creatures you love so much.
They look stunning on your work desk or in your cabinets. Complimenting your existing collection by adding an exciting new twist to those classic designs.

Designed and sculpted by award winning toy artist Bruce Whistlecraft (A.K.A Doktor A.). Each piece is lovingly and individually hand cast and finished in England in finest antiqued “Cold Cast” metals.

Vlad stands a chunky 2.5″ tall.
Orlok a slim 3.5″ tall.

Launching in person at ToyconUK in London on April 9th. They will be available online the same day direct from http://mechtorians.bigcartel.com/.
“Pewter” and “Bronze” open editions are £40 ($55) each.

So don’t walk… RUN to purchase a set for yourself.

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.