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.

Kaijufornia Vol. 2 Recap

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Kaijufornia Vol.2 took place on September 27th, 2025 at Bear Cave CCG in Northridge, CA. We were in So Cal and decided to check it out while we were down there. We were unable to attend last year's show. It was a chill event with a small group of local toy makers such as The Beast is Back, Uh-Oh Toys, Secret Handshake Toys and more. If you are in So Cal, this is a show that you should attend. Easy to get what you want with minimal crowds and lines. No date has been announced for next year yet but we will keep you posted when we find out. In the meantime, check out our pics above for a slideshow of what you missed. 

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

A Look Back at Summer Slime 4

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One of the first in-person events for 2021 was Summer Slime 4 hosted by Creature Bazaar. Summer Slime usually takes place during SDCC. SDCC was still a virtual convention back in July. Virtual cons aren't the best but given the circumstances it is what it is most shows had to do virtual cons or cancel/postpone in-person events until things were better. Check out our event coverage in our album HERE.