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.
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.
Built to be the fastest, most accurate Samurai in history. Able to stand watch for days without sleep. Able to run in pursuit for hours without rest. Able to defend or attack unceasingly. If someone is there to wind up his mainspring!
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
Doktor A presents an Online Show and Studio Archive Sale. Going live at 6pm (BST UK time) on Friday the 31st of May.
The show will feature exciting new art toy creations as well as resin multiples and previously seen pieces that have never been offered for sale before.
In addition to the new works there will be select items, toys and prints released from the studio archive. These may be long sold out items, factory production samples, or handmade experiments.
View the unique new Mechtorian toy customs online and have them sent directly to your door anywhere in the world.
Add something special to your collection direct from the multi-award winning artist.
TWO POPUP STORE EXCLUSIVES: “Thomas Nosuke” purple marble edition and Red marble edition. Each featuring an exciting two-tone rippled Sofubi body with a glowing inner mechanism and fade-tinted clear head dome.
They can only be purchased at the Tomenosuke pop-up store, which will open on the 5th floor of Seibu Shibuya Building B in Tokyofrom November 13th to November 27th.
Get ready for an incredible giveaway brought to you on Instagram by Rikitoys and Doktor A. This collaboration celebrates the passion for art toys, offering you the chance to enrich or even begin your very own collection.
Rikitoys stands as a distinguished collection of art toys, providing insights into the designer toys community and the journey of the collector, llya Popov.
Now, let’s talk about the star of this giveaway – the stunning Anesthesia Bust. Crafted with Doktor A’s signature style, it’s a fusion of Victorian elegance and steampunk flair.
You could be the fortunate owner of this piece. The “Eelmarsh” Edition version in elegant black. It’s the perfect addition to any interior!
To Enter: Right NOW go and follow both the @rikitoys and @doktor_a accounts on Instagram. Leave a comment on the giveaway post.
The winner will be selected through a random number draw, and the entry window closes at 12 a.m. UTC on Sunday, the 5th of November. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to infuse a touch of artistry into your collection. Best of luck!