Designer Con is once again traveling from California to the UK. The NEC in Birmingham to be precise. Over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th of June. Combining forces with AnimeCon to deliver over 400 vendors, it promises to be a huge and exciting show.
Doktor A will be on hand all weekend at booth DC42. Vending original custom works. The latest Sofubi vinyl toy release (keep reading this blog) and specially selected rare items from his personal toy archive. He will be happy to sign your toys and doodle in sketch books if you ask nicely.
A selection of other customised toys, original artwork and merchandise will also be available.
Created by Doktor A and produced by Lowbrowee Toys. The latest, and most adventurous edition of Mugi the Steampunk Shiba Inu launches at Designer Con UK at the NEC Birmingham on 13th to 15th of June.
Mugi Teaworthy. The Atomic Sundae Edition. Made from vibrant cherry red and glow-in-the-darkmarbled Japanese Sofubi. The random nature of the marbling makes each figure totally unique.
Mugi is 7.5″ long by 5.5″ tall. And comes with three interchangeable hats. A Top hat, Bowler hat and Fez.
Bagged and carded, this “radioactive” wonder can be purchased direct from Doktor A at Designercon UK (booth DC42). And will shortly afterwards be available for worldwide sale on the Mugiart webstore.
Colepepper’s Chariots Self stabilizing and intuitively controlled. These modern marvels help one traverse public spaces with ease and grace. Smooth rolling with silent mechanisms. They are even accepted into some of the larger museums and gallery spaces. Purchase one today. And experience movement the Colepper way.
An edition of six Mechtorian figures created from various toy parts. Vinyl, Epoxy, Acrylic, Lead, Rubber, Cast metal key. 4″ tall. 2025.
Created for Designer Con UK 2025. Available from Booth DC42.
A wizard with wood! An Alchemist with metal! He makes any medium submit to his immeasurable skill. And wonders are created.
An edition of two customised Janky Cat figures from Superplastic. Vinyl, Epoxy, Rubber, Lead, Cast metal key. 3″ tall. 2025. Comes with a small selection of metal tools.
A receptacle for the holy! A vessel for a collected soul. Bound with artful craft and arcane Magiks. Residing out of time, waiting for a new beginning. – Commune with a spirit from your collection. Insert your chosen Spirit Battery into the slot at the rear of the head. Then facilitate temporary transfer to communicate.
Customised WNDGO resin figure by Scott Tolleson. Resin, Acrylic, Lead, ABS, 100 Year Old Nails, Light up LED unit. 6” tall.
Once againBroke Piggy are joining forces with the art toy mastermind Scott Tolleson to bring a custom show to DesignerCon. This time it is the turn of WNDGO. A masked enigma, eliciting echos of folklore and shadowy realms.
The all-star line up for this show is truly stellar. And Doktor A is honoured to be among the ranks.
His piece “The Reliquary” will be on display and available at booth No. 1618 for the weekend.
It is highly recommended that you visit the show if you are at the convention to take in the best the designer toy world has to offer.
The kings of awesome action figures, Four Horseman Studios are at DesignerCon in Las Vegas this year. They are launching their latest selection of amazing releases, including the new Valiant Knight figure.
Doktor A was invited to customise one of the knights for a custom show taking place at the event. And it just so happened that Mugi Teaworthy was the perfect scale to make a valiant steed!
Warriors riding giant animals is nothing new in the action figure world. But you have never seen one quite like this before.
He will be available to purchase from the Four Horsemen booth, No. 1811. Or contact Doktor A beforehand if you are interested in adding him to your collection.
Mounted and vigilant! Always ready for battle! If kept stoked he will guard you indefinitely.
Customised Valiant Knight figure from Four Horsemen Studios. And Mugi Teaworthy figure from @lowbrowee Toys. Vinyl, PVC, Acrylic, Epoxy, Aluminium, Brass, Steel, Lead, Paper. 8” tall by 8” long. 2024
Under Wrigley’s direction, Hector is able to heavily influence people beyond the horizon.
Customised MadL art toy from Jeremy Madl Industries. And Mini Mechtorian figure from Kidrobot. Vinyl, Epoxy, Acrylic, ABS, Lead, Rubber, Vintage Metal Winding Key. 6.5″ tall.
Available from booth 735 at Designer Con LA. In Anaheim on November 18/18/20th.
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.
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.
