The retro-futuristic, robotic Shiba Inu sofubi, designed by Doktor A and produced by Lowbrowee Toys, is getting the hand-painted treatment!
For the first time a fully painted and embellished edition of the popular doggo is being released.
With an added cravat jewel and metal winding key, the 6 inch tall and 8 inch long soft Japanese vinyl toy will be released in a micro edition of only 10 pieces. Each one lovingly customised by Doktor A himself.
They will be a staggeringly affordable $225 each. And can be found at the Global Figure Showcase Booth 407 at DesignerConin Las Vegas from the 15-17th of November.
Any stock remaining after the event will be available direct from Lowbrowee Toys at www.mugiart.shop
Each one is slightly different. And they are all signed, numbered and dated by the good Doktor.
A third edition of the Shiba Inu sofubi designed by Doktor A and produced by Lowbrowee Toys will be released at DesignerCon.
This time Mugi takes on the pale yellow colour of the delicious Edwardian delicacy, still loved by Brits today.
This Shiba Inu robot Mechtorian is made in Japanese soft vinyl. Not at all menacing, he is a playful charmer (as the play pose suggests) and a snappy dresser, with his three interchangeable hats – topper, bowler, fez – one for each mood.
With his tail carried high up to reveal a fine behind, he is about 6 inches tall and 8 inches long.
The new edition is will launch at the Global Figure Showcase Booth 407 with Lowbrowee Toys at DesignerCon in Las Vegas from the 15-17th of November.
Any remaining stock will then be made available online at www.mugiart.shop
The limited edition of only 20 pieces each come bagged with a header card and all three hats.
A very limited amount of “Artist Proofs” will also be available from Doktor A at his online store soon.
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Coming this weekend, is a new Mechtorian sofubi designed by Doktor A and produced by Lowbrowee Toys!
Meet (Sir) Mugi Teaworthy!
This Shiba Inu doggo robot Mechtorian is the first of it’s kind to be made in Japanese soft vinyl. Not at all menacing, he is a playful charmer (as the play pose suggests) and a snappy dresser, with his three interchangeable hats – topper, bowler, fez – one for each mood.
With his tail carried high up to reveal a fine behind, he is about 6 inches tall and 8 inches long. This first colorway (grey mint) brings to mind Lady Liberty and pocket George Washington portrait prints but is mostly inspired by the interior design of Fortnum and Mason – his favorite London spot for afternoon tea. He likes cake and scones, by the way, but also crumpets.
The first edition in the lovely Mint colourway is launching this Saturday March 16th 2024 at 5pm GMT at www.mugiart.shop
The limited edition of only 20 pieces each come poly bagged with a header card and all three hats. They are $80 (USD) each plus shipping and handling.
My commissions list is now once again open. If you have an idea for a toy custom or a full scratch built character please do drop me an email and we can discuss your requirements.
Email : doktor@mechtorians.com
And remember I am also available for any aspect of toy or character deign for your company, video game, movie or personal collection.
On Saturday the 3rd of December at 6pm UK time, the Artist Proofs of my Bearbrick toy will be available from my online store.
“Benjamin Toolbox”. A Maker and Fixer, Benjamin has altered his own body to store his favourite tools.
Available will be 100 signed, numbered and dated 3” Bearbrick figures from Medicom in Japan. Bearbrick is the original and most popular Art Toy platform figure in the world.
This will be the only way to purchase this figure individually. He was released at Designer Con in Los Angeles this November as part of their artist box set No.4.
One figure per customer please. Please note; the number you receive will be random.
Each figure will arrived bagged in a chromed padded envelope.
All shipping is tracked.
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Designer Con LA this month sees the launch of the first Doktor A Bearbrick.
The good Doktor has worked his Retro-Futurist magic on Japanese company Medicom’s iconic platform Art-Toy. And come up with “Benjamin Toolbox” a Mechtorian crafter and maker.
You will be able to collect him direct from Medicom’s booth No. 450 at the event.
And there should be a signing scheduled at some point over the convention weekend. See the show details nearer the time for more info.
The original four editions of the popular 8″ tall Sofubi toy are about to be re-released with an exciting new upgrade.
Each of the the first four versions is back and they now sport a transparent head (tinted to match the body) through which can be viewed a glow-in-the-dark internal mechanism.
An exciting new twist on an old favourite!
The new versions launch at Tomenosuke in Japan at 11.59pm(JST) on the 4th December.
Prices are: Blue or Orange: ¥17,600 JPY Green and Red: ¥18,700 JPY 4 colour set (BLUE, ORANGE, GREEN & RED and Glow): ¥66,000 JPY
The Gucci Sherryline is a red and green 8″ articulated figure in an edition of 30 pieces. Shipping worldwide NOW.
Each figure comes with an art card of the original character painting, a screen-printed bag and a resin Blaster based on the one from the movie Forbidden Planet.
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An industrious and mischievous little fellow.
Blinky is able to turn his hand (or rather his prehensile mustache) to just about anything.
Though he has never really got to grips with Macramé.
This 2.5″ tall resin Mechtorian figure will be released in two versions at ToyconUK.
The hand painted limited edition of 25 pieces and the open edition in “Cold-Cast” Bronze.
Each one of the painted edition comes with a key and is signed, dated and numbered.
All lovingly hand made in England, each piece is signed and comes in carded bag packaging.
The painted limited edition will be £50 each and the “Bronze” edition will be £25 each.
After the convention any remaining pieces will be available online.
