Collected Con Los Angeles 2026

Collected Con is coming to the West Coast. They've been in Chicago since they started back in 2024. If you don't know by now, the show takes place next month, April 25-26 at Magic Box in Los Angeles, CA. Get your tickets now HERE. They have limited VIP tickets still available as well as a weekend pass and single day passes. They also have an after party on Saturday which is a separate ticketed event at Lucky Strike LA from 7pm-11pm. So Cal has been missing a dedicated designer art show for a couple of years now since DesignerCon moved to Vegas. There's a lot of great artists and small companies that will be exhibiting at Collected Con such as Refreshment Toy who will be coming from Japan, 100 Soft and so many indie artists that you're just going to have to come to Collected Con yourself and see who else will be there. Stay Tuned for our coverage of Collected Con next month.

DesignerCon Returns to Pasadena in June

 

 

Recently announced was DesignerCon returning back to its roots in Pasadena on Father's Day weekend, June 20-21, 2026. This show will bring back the focus of the smaller companies and artists that made DesignerCon a success. It was a small community of artists and companies that really embraced the designer and indie art toy scene from low brow art to graffiti culture and everything else in-between. DCon Pasadena was THE SHOW to be at to get your art and work seen. 

As DesignerCon grew, it outgrew the Pasadena Convention Center and needed a bigger venue to fit everyone that wanted to exhibit and to allow more people to attend. They moved to Anaheim before leaving California to Las Vegas a couple of years ago. Dcon Las Vegas will still take place in November and will still be the bigger show out of the two. 

We are looking forward to DCon coming back to where it all started. Those were some of the best times especially when the designer toy scene was taking off. Meeting up with other collectors that we would bump into at other shows and matching message board names to faces. So much nostalgia and good times with a lot of great people in the designer toy community. 

We hope to see some of the OG collectors that we haven't seen in a few years, come out to DCon Pasadena. You can purchase tickets for Dcon Pasadena HERE.  

Shout! Studios Returns to San Diego for Comic-Con 2025

 

Shout! Studios Returns to San Diego for Comic-Con 2025 Showcasing an exciting lineup of fan favorites and the best of pop culture, Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment Company, is thrilled to announce its return to the convention center this summer for San Diego Comic-Con 2025! This year, Shout! will be giving away a number of exclusive items at its booth (#4118), while supplies last. We’ve teamed up with GKIDS to help fans of the series Arcane: League Of Legends stay cool with a hand fan featuring art from the exciting series. Celebrate the works of beloved filmmaker Jim Henson with an exclusive pin pack featuring four beloved properties: The Dark Crystal, Farscape, Labyrinth, and The Storyteller. Fans of the classic sci-fi comedy series Mystery Science Theater 3000 can pick up an exclusive pin pack featuring four fan-favorite characters from the show. Capture your SDCC experience with a visit to our photobooth, featuring backgrounds from several of our most popular film and television releases including Arcane: League Of Legends, Hard Boiled, ParaNorman, and more! Shout! Studios will be selling a variety of its 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, SteelBook®, and box set releases at this year’s convention, from the most popular new releases to cult favorites you may have missed! This year, the studio is also selling enamel pin sets from some of its most popular collector’s editions, available for the first time for stand-alone purchase.   For continuing updates on Shout! Studios’ Comic-Con activities and news, please visit ShoutStudios.com and follow us on socials @Shout_Studios and @RadialEnt.

Symbiote Studios Brings Exclusive Transformers and First-Looks to San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Symbiote Studios, the global leader in original and licensed plush toys, today unveiled its plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025, taking place July 23–27. Known for its high-quality plush toys that bring everyone’s favorite characters to life, Symbiote Studios is set to make its booth (#5629) a must-visit destination on the convention floor.

Symbiote Studios will debut several new, officially licensed limited edition Transformers plush toys exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con, available only in their booth while supplies last.

• Snarl: Continuing Symbiote Studios’ set of the iconic Transformers Dinobots alongside Grimlock, Sludge and Slug, the Snarl plush toy highlights this character’s iconic black head G2 design and is packed with details. [$29.99]
  

Kidrobot SDCC 2025 Exclusives

Check out Kidrobot's SDCC 2025 exclusives. If you missed their pre-order, make sure to stop by Booth #2849 to pick them up. 

 

The Simpsons - Donut Riot Punk Homer 3" Vinyl Mini Figure - Pink Glaze Edition
Rock out with this mini figure featuring the donut-loving dad rocking a mohawk, a tattoo that says “Marge,” and black eyeliner for that true punk vibe. Only 500 available! 

 

 Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Pearlescent Vanilla with Strawberry Edition

This supercute art figure features a flocked cone with a pearlescent scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream, topped with pink whipped cream, pearlescent sprinkles, and a matching bow to complete the kawaii look. Only 500 available!    

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Flocked Chocolate with Mint Edition

This art figure features a fuzzy, flocked texture with a chocolatey scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream topped with minty-blue whipped cream, pearlescent sprinkles, and a matching bow to complete the look. Only 500 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone 6” Vinyl Art Figure – Glow-in-the-Dark Matcha with Chocolate Edition

A must-have for matcha lovers who also happen to adore Hello Kitty! This vinyl art figure features a flocked cone topped with an eye-catching green scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream that even glows in the dark! Only 500 available! 

 

Santa Cruz Skateboards - 40th Anniversary Screaming Hand 9" DIY Vinyl Art Figure 

Create your own work of art just like legendary artist Jim Phillips did when he conjured up this iconic design in 1985. Now that the Screaming Hand is celebrating its 40th anniversary, why not get inspired with this blank canvas? Only 300 available! 

 

Adventure Time - BMO 8" Glow-in-the-Dark Vinyl Art Figure - Game Over Edition

Get an inside look at what makes this iconic character so special. The lovable BMO is brought to life with an eye-catching lenticular design and features a translucent glitter look that gives off serious retro handheld gaming vibes. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Unibee Kaiju Plush 

Hello Kitty is all dressed up in her fuzzy green kaiju costume, complete with pink wings, antennae, and her signature bow. This supercute plush is made with ultra-soft materials and packed with adorable details. Only 500 available!

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Parlor T-Shirt 

Featuring a supercute ice cream theme, the t-shirt front showcases a delightful “Hello Kitty Ice Cream Parlor” graphic while the back serves up an ice cream cone treat with three scoops featuring the Sanrio® icon herself. Only 150 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone Pin - Vanilla with Strawberry Edition

This Hello Kitty pin features the Sanrio® icon as a supercute scoop of ice cream topped with pink whipped cream and a matching bow. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Cone Pin - Flocked Chocolate with Mint Edition

This Hello Kitty pin showcases your favorite Sanrio® character as a supercute scoop of chocolate ice cream topped with minty-blue whipped cream and a matching bow. Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Pin - Glow-in-the-Dark Matcha with Chocolate Edition 

This pin features a green scoop of Hello Kitty ice cream that glows in the dark for extra fun! It’s a supercute accessory to add to any outfit or pin collection! Only 300 available! 

 

Hello Kitty® Ice Cream Deluxe Pins & Lanyard Set

The printed lanyard features a variety of Hello Kitty ice cream cone flavors and each of the four pins showcases the supercute icon in a different design—including an ice cream truck with spinning wheels! Only 500 available! 

 

Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 3

 SDCC 2024 Part 3 

 

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Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 2

 Part 2 of our SDCC 2024 rewind. What are you looking forward to this year? 

 

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Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 1

With SDCC 2025 around the corner let's hit the rewind button and check out what you might have missed at SDCC 2024. Here's Part 1: 

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Diamond PREVIEWS SDCC 2024 Exclusives Wave 3

Diamond Comic Distributors announces a third wave of PREVIEWS Exclusive items for Comic-Con International: San Diego, taking place July 24 - 28. The selection features comics from Titan and BOOM! Studios, featuring Doctor Who, Conan the Barbarian, Hello Darkness, and EC Epitaphs from the Abyss, plus collectibles from Beast Kingdom and Bleacher Creatures.

Comic-Con attendees will have the chance to purchase a limited number of these items at the show through a new FandomWorld sales window at the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401.

“Diamond is excited to introduce a new approach to our highly anticipated San Diego exclusives,” said Kathy Govier, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Geppi Family Enterprises and Diamond Comic Distributors. “This year, we are offering fans the opportunity to purchase these limited-edition collectibles directly at our booth via our new FandomWorld brand. We know fans won’t want to miss these unique exclusives available at the show!”

To find exclusive collectibles any time of year, be sure to visit your local comic shop. You can find a shop near you by visiting comicshoplocator.com.

 

SAN DIEGO 2024 MARVEL COMICS DS-151 WOLVERINE D-STAGE PX STATUE (SEP239506) | Get ready for excitement as the D-Stage 'Staging Your Dreams' line introduces two collectibles, vividly bringing to life the Deadpool and Wolverine characters based on Marvel Comics' designs. Wolverine is showcased in his iconic blue and yellow outfit, assuming a fierce battle stance. Each ABS and PVC figure is presented against a distinct comic backdrop, complemented by a dedicated base featuring the Marvel Comics logo. Seize the opportunity to own these classic Marvel characters and gear up for what's set to be the movie event of the decade with the upcoming release of Deadpool 3! Figure comes packaged in a transparent color box with a bubble case. Limited to 2000 Pieces.

Diamond PREVIEWS SDCC 2024 Exclusives Wave #1

2024 SAN DIEGO EXCLUSIVE DC HEROES BATMAN B&W PX PVC 1/8 STATUE (MAR238651) | Capture the iconic artwork of one of the most famous Batman ™ artists of all time with this impressive statue of the Caped Crusader from PureArts! Standing tall at an impressive 11" in 1/8 scale, this black and white rendition of Batman captures a dramatic comic inking style, inspired by the iconic work of Neal Adams. Meticulously crafted from PVC and ABS materials, this PREVIEWS Exclusive collectible is presented in a collector friendly, full-color illustrated window box. A testament to the timeless legacy of Neal Adams, this remarkable Black and White rendition of the Dark Knight is sure to be a treasured addition to any DC collection!

DesignerCon 2022

 

 

In 1 week DesignerCon will be back at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Get your tickets at DesignerCon.com. This show will have something for just about everyone. Enamel pins, vinyl toys, NFTs, plush, apparel, sofubi, resin, customs, one-offs and so much more. If you're looking for unique gifts for Christmas well this is the place to get them. A lot of your favorite artists and illustrators will be there as well as major toys/collectibles companies such as Medicom, Super7, Kidrobot, Mondo, Tokidoki and more. 

We're excited to finally get back to somewhat of how things used to be before the pandemic. It'll be great to see a lot more familiar faces or half faces (if wearing face masks) of friends and fellow collectors that we haven't seen since 2019.

What we'll see more of this year is digital collectibles / NFTs. The one good thing about digital collectibles is that it doesn't take up physical space. Haven't really looked into it much but really interested in learning more and seeing what they're all about at DesignerCon this year. 

We are looking forward to the Creature Bazaar area featuring some of our favorite sofubi/ Japanese soft vinyl toys as well as Punk Drunkers, The Beast is Back, Leen Customs, Super7, Secret Handshake Toys, 100% Soft, Fairycookies, Patrick Ballesteros, Unbox Industries, Hype Bao and so many more. 

Make sure to follow us on IG! We'll be posting up photos throughout the show!  

Five Points Fest This Weekend

This weekend is Five Points Fest at Zero Space in Brooklyn! Get your Tickets HERE!!! 'Nuff said! Go get them exclusives!

DesignerCon Announces Partnerships With eBay, NTWRK, and VeVe Collectibles for 2022

The Largest Art & Toy Convention In the US Comes In Strong With Title Sponsors eBay, NTWRK, And VeVe Collectibles
Tickets on Sale July 15th 

CONVENTION DATES 
November 18 - 20, 2022 

Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
 

DesignerCon has amassed a hugely impressive following over its 17 years of existence. Now, in 2022, DesignerCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing all new content and fan-favorite artists. With three epic partners, the show is reaching wider audiences, elevating the experience for existing enthusiasts and bringing new ones to the wonderful works of art toys and collectibles!

Tickets are on sale July 15th, and can be purchased at http://www.designercon.com

DesignerCon 2021 This Weekend!

DesignerCon 2021 is back this weekend starting Friday, November 12th for VIP Ticket Holders and into the weekend. This is one of the first conventions to slowly come back after the pandemic shut down pretty much everything for over a year. Attendees and Vendors will still have to mask up and show proof of vaccination or a negative covid test. More details can be found on their website HERE. 

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.

Who's Ready for Designer Con 2019?

Designer Con 2019 is literally right around the corner. Next weekend November 22-24th, Designer Con will be taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. There will many different events happening as well as tons of exclusives and releases from artists, companies and so much more. Below is some of what will be taking place next weekend at Designer Con.

Factory Entertainment's IT The Movie Bundle SDCC 2019 Exclusive

Another Factory Entertainment exclusive is the IT Movie Bundle which features a Kuzo and a Plush. You can pre-order the bundle HERE for $35.

Hasbro's Uglydolls Artist Series SDCC 2019 Exclusive

Announced on ComicBook.com is Hasbro's SDCC 2019 Exclusive Uglydolls Artist Series Wedgehead, Moxy & Wage Box Set. This set will be available at the Hasbro booth for $35.

Pop Art Cat Plushies by Kidrobot x Andy Warhol

NEW Pop Art Cat Plushies by
Kidrobot x Andy Warhol

Now Available at Kidrobot.com

DesignerCon 2018 Recap!

DesignerCon has come and gone. Still trying to figure out the best way to sum up this year's DCon besides HUGE lol. As you all know DesignerCon moved from Pasadena to Anaheim this year and the venue which is the Anaheim Convention Center made it possible to expand DesignerCon greatly. A lot of artists and companies that were not able to secure a booth in previous years were able to get one this year. DCon was HUGE this year. There was a lot of space between aisles which also meant a lot of space between the rows of exhibitors. It also meant you can look at both sides of the aisle to view the booth's items and so you have more walking to do lol. Planning which booth to hit up this year was very important as the one problem was there was no aisle numbers or booth numbers so sometimes looking for a certain booth you can get lost and end up somewhere else.

This year they had a few mini art shows within the show. They had a huge dinosaur and Jurassic Park vehicles as part of their Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Art Show. There was also the Shard Dunny 2 Show which featured custom Shard Dunnys from various artists. There was a lot of things going on within the show. Different artists and companies released exclusive items at certain times each day etc... You really had to be selective as artists and companies are very spread out.

Saturday Morning by Funko was pretty busy starting on VIP night. They sold FunkO's Cereal, Cereal Bowls and T-Shirts. Wasn't sure how it was going to pan out but they had a corner spot and a big area to hold their line. Great booth display and Mike Becker was there throughout the show. You could get his autograph or picture taken. They also had cereal taste testing area.

There were a lot of artists and companies that came out from other countries such as Japan etc... Long lines were formed for companies like Refreshment Toy, RealxHead, Goccodo, Skulltoys, Punk Drunkers etc... each day. Other companies and artists that were back this year was Paul Kaiju, MVH, Splurrt, The Sour Lemon, Clutter, Rampage Toys, Touma, Kidrobot, Super7, Unbox Industries, 1000Toys, Lulubell Toys, Bwana Spoons, Gargamel, Cometdebris, Max Toy Co and many many more.

This year we took a lot of pictures. Normally we use both the iPhone and an actual camera lol but one of our photographers injured their hand prior to DCon which meant holding the camera to take pics was painful and uncomfortable. On the other hand, our handy dandy iPhones which are lightweight came to the rescue and we have about 1800 pictures or so to show you. Here's our link to our DCon 2018 Photo Album. There's definitely too many pictures to post here and since we have less time than usual, we didn't have time to watermark them which is also why we aren't posting them here. One thing we do ask is that if you want a picture to post or re-post elsewhere to contact us for permission or credit us when using them.

We left DCon pretty much poorer than when we arrived. There was so many awesome art and collectibles for sale that whatever we thought was enough $$ to spend this year was clearly not enough. Wanted so many more things but had to pick and choose. It sucks from a collectors standpoint for sure but when you have so many artists and companies bringing so much awesomeness all in one place you need to save as much money as you can. For those planning to attend to DCon next year. Plan ahead and save a lot of money. You're gonna need it.

To sum it all up, DCon was awesome this year! There were some things that they could improve on but overall we didn't encounter any major problems. Looking forward to next year! Enjoy the pictures!