DesignerCon 2021 (Nov 12-14)
After an online/virtual event in 2020 (due to COVID), the 2021 edition of the annual DESIGNER CON returns to a in-person event hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center, U.S.A., happening between November 12th to Sunday November 14th. The theme of this year veers towards the "Golden Age (of Animation/Cartoons)" for that "Old Timey" feel - which also translates to a an art show, curated by Carmen “Jane Dope” Acosta.
Do check in to designercon.com for further event information for this ticketed entry event. As well updates via their socials Instagram & Facebook.
As well DCON retains its virtual space, continuing their relationship with tickets purchase here (Check out my Navigation of DCON2020 post, cheers).
(Above image via @resinrookie)
As some one who've never physically been to DCON (much less step foot on American soil), I have been fascinated at what I see online and am experiencing the event thru folks' image uploads and videos, a small select of which I am posting here for everyone to enjoy - specifically of the VIP Preview Night on November 12th, and not doubt when everyone wakes up the next day, more'll hit the www.
As well featured here are direct links to my pre-event features on TOYSREVIL, and as well some direct Instagram embeds (for you to click thru to find out more about what you see).
ABOVE: Arman Kendrick's line-up of "Tako Jumbo Universe" figures can be found at Booth 525 (where he is sharing with Big C). Also on display is the unpainted sculpt of his new collectible "Drakugon the Storyteller" (sculpted by @pixelbudah). Image via Insta @armankendrick.
BELOW: Strangecat Toys Booth 314 has a handy video of their display, which showcases a new pair of "UNK/Z MK 1" figures from @core62.projekt which I'll take a closer look at soon. Stay connected to Insta for updates!
ABOVE: Tristan Eaton has a very nice display arena featuring his art and collectibles at Booth #400. Stay connected via his Insta @tristaneaton, and CLICK HERE for coverage on TOYSREVIL.
BELOW: Display shelf at Martian Toys Booth 1216 showcasing the custom toys for Hot Actor's solo exhibition (Pix via @pabalos - who'll be releasing his own "Dino Kids (Alysaurous)" at Booth #1029 / check out IG embed after), and you should stay connected to Insta @hot_actor_ for more peeps.
ABOVE: The line-up of PLANETOID COMBAT FIGHTER "Star Wars"-inspired vinyl figures from @barelyhumanart are ready to join your collections, available via Booth #345. If I were in a better situation, they would be joining my own collections too..
BELOW: Ragnar Squad members from @lastbastionstudios / @ragnarsquad at Booth #1822
ABOVE: @toy_tokyo Booth 100 will be the venue for the second release of Artist (wrist) Watches from @joe_ledbetter and @nathanjurevicius (see below Tweet)!
Ledbetter will be in attendance at booth #100 on Saturday 13th at 1:30pm for signing.
#toynews: #ToyTokyo will be releasing two new wrist watches in their Artist Series, featuring designs from #JoeLedbetter and #NathanJurivicus @scarynathan !
— toysrevil (@toysrevil) November 13, 2021
Check out the #TOYSREVIL-blogpost (https://t.co/zg0RHZcYoR) for @joeledbetter's signing schedule at #DesignerCon, cheers. pic.twitter.com/sb3PL6Nykg
ADDED:
DesignerCon! We are here!!! 🙌
— POP MART (@POPMARTGlobal) November 13, 2021
A big thank you to everyone who came on the first day! ❤️We’ll be here waiting for you till November 14th at booth 605!🎉🎉🎉
Come and get all the exclusive products and gifts while there’s still time!🤩#popmart #popmartglobal #dcon #popmartdcon pic.twitter.com/92N7f6uMuC
