DesignerCon 2020 This Weekend

 

DESIGNERCON RETURNS NOVEMBER 13TH - 15TH FOR THE MOST AMBITIOUS CON OF 2020!

New Partnership With Popshop Live App Will Bring Vendors’ Storefronts And Artists Live to Viewers’ Screens, While Allowing Them to Skip the Lines And Avoid the Crowds

In spite of the unusual presentation, attendees can expect many of the traditions they’ve come to love. Every year, DesignerCon organizes events and aesthetics around an important pop-culture theme, and 2020 is no different. For this edition of DCON, the expo celebrates the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future—a franchise more timely than ever IN 2020.

 

CONVENTION DATES

November 13 - 15, 2020

Since its founding in 2005, DesignerCon has grown into the largest designer toy and art convention in the United States. With COVID-19 disrupting the global event industry, founder Ben Goretsky remains determined to continue expanding—this time into the digital realm. For its 2020 edition, DesignerCon will broadcast and sell to thousands of attendees on Popshop Live, a groundbreaking platform at the forefront of streaming commerce. 

Companies that have already signed up for the innovative approach to the convention include Japan’s MEDICOM (with DesignerCon being their only US convention), Toy Cube, and 3D Retro. Participating artists include Valfre, Joel Ledbetter, Luke Chueh, and Jorge R. Guiterrez, to name a few. his year’s set of DCON exclusive Be@rbricks will be designed by Jermaine Rogers, Louis De Guzman, Valfre, Alex Pardee, and Greg Mike. Tickets will go on sale in October, and DesignerCon will be hosted live on the Popshop Live app from November 13 to 15th, 2020.  

Today is the last day to purchase VIP Tickets but you can purchase all tickets HERE.

Plastik Surgery Handbook Level 2

Artist Lunartik just released their latest Plastik Surgery Handbook Level 2. Have you ever wanted to make your own toys? You can with a step by step process of the Plastik Surgery Handbook Level 1 & Level 2.

 If you just want to purchase just Leve1 1 or Level 2 of the Plastik Surgery Handbook you can here for £10.00 each for the E-book versions or you can purchase both handbooks here for £18.00. You can also purchase a hard copy of Level 1 HERE for £13.00.

A MAGICAL Announcement From Super7

A MAGICAL Announcement from Super7!!!

Super7 teased some pictures of some of their latest Disney collaboration figures a few days ago on social media.We were expecting to see more ReAction figures but clearly not what was just announced by Super7 today. Here's their press release below with pictures and more info on how you can get these figures.

San Francisco, California – August 5, 2020 

What do you get when you cross a fanatical bunch of toy makers with one of the most imaginative brands on earth? 

Pure magic.

We are thrilled to announce the beginning of what we imagine will be an amazing creative  partnership between Super7 and our childhood heroes over at Disney. It begins today, with the launch of our first three Disney collectibles: a trio of Ultimates! Figures commemorating some of our favorite characters from the formative years of the Magic Kingdom. It will continue with...well, you’ll just have to wait and see. 

Ultimates! Figures are the perfect medium for our Disney launch. They provide an opportunity to serve up all bells and whistles; the ability to create something truly unique for both the Super7 and Disney obsessive fan. Our approach, as with everything, was to dig beneath the surface to find the spirit and the angles that allow us to make the toys we always wanted. The details expressed in each Ultimates! Figure are unrivaled; exactly what you want when you’re working with the classics. And the care taken to create each? That, too, is on another level.

As to who gets this very special treatment, we dove deep and emerged with a few that have always held a special place in our hearts. Ones that represent the Super7 way of looking at the world. Here’s the exclusive lineup:

Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse 

From the timeless animated classic Fantasia comes Mickey Mouse, in the role that captured our imaginations as far back as we can remember. We used that same kind of big dreaming, hustle, know-how and a little bit of magic to bring this little marvel to life. Our first Disney toy ever is super poseable and features three interchangeable expressive heads, interchangeable hands, two water buckets, animated broom, axe and the Sorcerer’s giant spell book. The Ultimates Sorcerer’s Apprentice is also dressed in a tailored, velvety-soft wizard robe with a real rope tied waistband.

Pinocchio 

One of the darkest, wildest, most incredible stories ever set to animation cels, Pinocchio gave us nightmares for years, and a hard-won set of lessons for the rest of our lives. The puppet with a penchant for tall tales and a curiosity for life reflected our deep yearning for adventure, and to fit in – perfectly telling the tale of becoming the person you’re meant to be. Super7’s Ultimates! Pinocchio is a super poseable action figure with 3 interchangeable heads showing his growing nose, interchangeable hands, his conscience Jiminy Cricket (of course), school book, axe, apple, Cleo’s fishbowl, Figaro the Cat, and a smart fabric vest with gold trim.

Prince John 

Truly one of the great cartoon villains, Prince John and his maneless, spineless monarchy is a masterclass in political mismanagement; one he pays dearly for. Particularly with Robin Hood stealing John’s resources any time his back is turned. The Prince John Ultimates! super poseable action figure features three interchangeable heads, interchangeable hands with and without the jewels of his rings, two versions of the slithering assistant Sir Hiss, a vanity mirror, and a luxurious, plush velvet regal robe with fur trim.

All three characters are now available at preorder.super7store.com. They can be purchased individually at $45 or in a set for $135 from August 5th to September 5th.

Once again, we’re thrilled that Disney has given us this rare opportunity to bring our point of view to characters and experiences that helped define our own childhood. We hope you like them—and we can’t wait to show you what else we’re making from our favorite Disney moments from film, TV, and Parks. 

Signed,

The Super7 Crew

ICYMI - You can pre-order all three characters at preorder.super7store.com. You can purchase them individually for $45 each or as a set of 3 for $135 starting August 5th to September 5th.

We are super excited to purchase these and can't wait to add these awesome figures to our collection!!!

Comic Con @ Home 2020

First of all WELCOME BACK to a blog that's taken a small hiatus. This past 6+ months of 2020 has been an emotional roller coaster of emotions for everyone. When the pandemic started, we started to work more and more hours at our part time job which was essential. The hours we worked were full time or even more than that if we could handle 6+ days a week. So many people were affected by temporary layoffs which resulted in filing for unemployment. This year has been nothing but a pretty horrible year. All if not most shows and conventions from March till now have been cancelled. So many things that can go wrong has pretty much gone wrong. From working so many hours and getting injured on the job to just being burnt out at work. It's really taken a toll on a lot of people and the fact that the pandemic is not over and the spreading of the coronavirus still continues. Anyways, during some time off work being injured, we're glad CCI decided to hold a virtual SDCC 2020 or as it's called Comic Con @ Home!

We really enjoyed the panels being online and you can still watch some of them on the Comic Con YouTube Channel. The panels being online is what helped ease some of the pain of not being in San Diego for Comic Con physically this year. We rarely get to go and watch panels during comic con because there's always way too much things to do and we're either on the show floor or experiencing some of the offsite events. We were able to watch panels at our own time and leisure. You can pause it and go back later etc...

There was still exclusives to be purchased and still a lot of fun in trying to get exclusives from some of the big name companies this year. A slight difference is that you didn't have to try and lug around all your exclusives back to your hotel. Just sit at your computer on your phone and try to buy your exclusive toy, print, collectible etc... Once you purchase your exclusive, just have to wait for them to ship to you. Easy peasy!

There were a lot of online activities that CCI still had such as the masquerade, gaming, art show, portfolio reviews, watch parties etc... that were all virtual but it was better than nothing. Amazon and FX had their own virtual con or activities that they'd normally would have during comic con. A lot of companies held their own mini cons of their "booth" and showed off new items and exclusives that would normally be seen during comic con.

Like so many of you, we just want to go back to the way it was before the pandemic. How long will it take before this virus gets controlled and when will there be a vaccine?

Thank you to CCI for bringing us Comic Con @ Home! Thanks to all the artists, vendors and everyone that participated to make this year's SDCC feel just a little bit like we were all in sunny San Diego experiencing all the fun. The one thing we didn't mind this year was the crowds and no lines! We still miss saying "Hi" to familiar faces and con friends that we usually only see during various comic cons. Next year's date for SDCC is July 22-25 (July 21st is Preview night). Until next year friends, let's just hope that with so many things going on in the world and the USA right now, we can overcome all of this and come out stronger and better. We're all hoping for a way better 2021! Take care, stay safe, wear a mask and keep collecting!!!

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Play Half Truth!

A new trivia game called Half Truth goes on sale tomorrow 5/6/2020 at Studio71Games.com (as well as major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Amazon and hobby and specialty retailers). This game is created by Ken Jennings (Jeopardy) and Richard Garfield (Magic The Gathering).

Easter Egg Dyeing A New Way With Hey Buddy Hey Pal

Tired of these new Easter egg dyeing kits with gimmicks that don't work or are just plain messy? I know I am. At Toyfair I was introduced to this new company and got to demo a new way to decorate eggs that actually works and doesn't require any real clean up. The Eggmazing Egg Decorator appeared on Shark Tank and was Amazon's #1 selling Easter item in 2019.

With the Eggmazing Egg Decorator theres no waiting for the dyes to work, it's an interactive activity that's sure to keep adults and kids actively engaged. You simply put a hard boiled egg into the machine and let it do the spinning for you. You just need to choose which markers you want to draw lines, squiggles or dashes all over the egg. I had a lot of fun doing this and I'm sure my family will have a blast as we play with it just before Easter.

Each kit contains one machine and 8 colorful non-toxic markers. It runs on 4 AA batteries (not included.)

You can find the egg shaped kit at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart or other retailers. A special Easter Bunny shaped one can be found at specialty retailers and mom & app shops. With a MSRP of 19.99 these are well worth choosing in favor of other egg decorating kits out there.

Easter Basket Fun With Foodie Surprise Yolkies And Candy Slime Eggs

Looking for something fun and new to spice up your Easter baskets this year?  Look no further because Redwood Ventures has brought two new exciting products to the table.

Foodie Surprise Yolkies are large plastic white eggs that contain a delicious (and very realistic looking) egg slime and a cute little egg yolk Yolkies toy with his own unique costume. The egg slime is an edible slime with a gummy egg yolk center. Mine tasted like a pina colada. The Yolkies toy is a fun, soft rubber yolk that comes with a hard plastic costume. Since the yolk is removable you can swap them around with other costumes you have collected! This series contains 12 to collect, and a holiday foods Yolkies series is coming out later this year.

These have a MSRP of 4.99 and can be found at Amazon or Target

The Foodie Surprise Candy Slime Egg are much like the Yolkies but instead of a toy you get mystery surprise mix-ins to customize your slime with. Mix-ins can include edible glitter, pastel Pearl's, blue crystals and candy flowers. Each egg comes with a small shovel to mix your slime up with. I got the clear slime with glitter mix-ins, which tasted like coconut. There are 6 slimes to collect in season 1 and more holiday slimes will be released later this year.

These MSRP for 2.99 and can be found at Amazon and Walmart.

Super Impulse at Toyfair with Plenty of Nostalgia!

Super Impulse has brought all our favorite nostalgic properties of yesteryear back in new and innovative ways. From World's Smallest Action Figures to tiny full fledged arcade favorites that fit in your pocket there is surely something for everyone.

Rubik’s Revolution:

The international hit game is back! Super Impulse is proud to reintroduce Rubik’s Revolution; incredibly popular and the winner of the 2008 Toy of the Year Award! Rubik’s Revolution offers six fast-paced, electronic games including LIGHT SPEED, in one device! Features include sounds, lights, and various skill levels that will keep you playing for hours! Rubik’s Revolution is both a one player and multiplayer game best for ages 5 to 105!  Test your skills and beat your score or your friends’.

Ages 5+

MSRP: $19.99

Available 2020

Boardwalk Arcade Pop-A-Shot

Introducing Boardwalk Arcade Pop-A-Shot!  Play the ultimate basketball arcade game electronically and enjoy authentic Pop-A-Shot video play.  It takes skill and speed to score high points as you race against the clock!  Includes six original Pop-A-Shot shooting games plus one bonus game with two baskets. Control ball speed and direction.  Full color digital gameplay screen.  The separate LCD score screen adds authenticity to this miniature game measuring 1.75(L) x 4 (W) x 4 (H) of an inch in size. Take your shot!

Ages 8+

MSRP: $19.99-$21.99

Available Spring 2020

Micro Arcade:

Never before has a full-size arcade game been played in an incredible compact credit card size! Measuring only 3.25 x 2 x .375 of an inch, MicroArcade is the ultimate travel game and easily fits in your pocket! Each game comes with a full color screen, cool sound effects, and directional control buttons, with a micro USB charger included. The MicroArcade games play just like the iconic full-size arcade versions with digitally modified sound effects to fit into the mini flat speaker.  Enjoy hours of gameplay without the need for a Wi-Fi connection or data plan!  New releases for 2020 include The Oregon Trail, Galaga, Dig Dug and Atari Combo Series 3 featuring Millipede, Combat and one surprise bonus game.

Ages: 6+

MSRP: $19.99-$24.99

Available Spring 2020

Mezco Toy Fair Roundup

Mezco is always about their fans and in usual fashion they set aside their Saturday morning for us at Toy Fair to see all the new offerings. New Living Dead Dolls of the Scooby gang, the Crow, Scream and Jigsaw from Saw. Their 5 Points lines expand with Scooby Doo, the Addams Family, 1966 Batman, Superman, Birdman, Spaceghost and more including playsets. Many new characters are being released for their One:12 Collective from Marvel and DC, Conan, Popeye, Alien, Pedator, horror licenses and more. More new additions are also coming to their Designer Series and Mega Scale figures as well. Their press goodie bag included exclusive versions of their 5 Points Gomez and Spaceghost, an exclusive gold headed One:12 Gomez and a ton of cool swag to make us proper agents. A review and pics will be up shortly.