Finalists for "Outstanding Production" in the 2013 Designer Toy Awards Are…
Bad Apple by GOIN x Mighty Jaxx
Dissected Companion: Resting Place by KAWS x Original Fake
Dreamland Mickey by Tristan Eaton x Pretty in Plastic
Lady Butterfly by Lady Aiko x Tomenosuke
Metal Gear Solid: Rex by threeA
No Ordinary Love by Camilla d'Errico x Dark Horse
Pierced by Parra x Kidrobot
Porcelain Kosplay by Ajee x K.olin tribu
I like this category, as it focuses on the quality of make, versus a solely aesthetically-based consideration(s). Giving gravitas to and beyond the moniker of "toy", this is indeed an industry-grade award to receive, IMHO.
And while sadly I have none of the items in my humble collection (except for a Deadbeet from Scott Tolleson and sculpted by George Gaspar), and hardly able to discern accurately, the paint applications, the sculpt reproduction, all the flaws and perfections - thy humble judgement is now to be decided by "product images" seen online.
Remember creators, a good decent clear product image DOES make a difference!
In an ideal world, I would be able to own all of these (pipedream, I know, I know) … Another possibility is an actual display at a physical place (ie; Clutter Gallery ;p), where items are on show and can be pawed and gawked at by the invited judges … but of course I am squared away in Singapore, so that's a bust for me anyways! LOL
BTW, this is a closed category to the voting public, with the winner to be decided by a select judging panel instead. Best of luck to everybody, nevertheless!
(DTA 2013 Finalists announced HERE / All listings via Designer Toy Awards Facebook)
