With time fast running out before we make our way over the Atlantic to Designer Con ’15 this weekend, we’ve decided to give you guys a quick round-up of some of the exclusives that we’ve yet to cover. Whilst unfortunately you won’t be getting the usual quality journalism (ahem!), the coverage – split across today and tomorrow – will at least provide the bare bones info on each release along with some pics for you guys to drool over…
“Subaru” Neo Japan and Iron “Ultra” Meat from Restore// Restore will be unleashing all-new variants of their Neo Japan and Iron Meat sofubi at the Pop Soda/Refreshment booth (#713). Treated to gorgeous metallic (primarily silver) paint apps, the pair will set you back just $100 each.
DCon ’15 exclusive Goodon from Kearjun// Kearjun‘s latest vinyl figure “Goodon” will be making an appearance at the Urban Vinyl Daily booth (#707)! Limited to just 4 one-offs painted up by Kearjun himself, these will be available for $250 each.
Krotpong’s DCon booth// Toy artist Krotpong has revealed that he’ll have over 100 different figures up for grabs at his booth (#1028) this weekend! Featuring painted runs of both the Humunculord minis and Kanzler Arschloch, these are joined by various one-off customs including a trio of Seijin brothers. Pricing and edition size are still forthcoming.
TKOM and Kikkake at the TAG booth// Alongside a whole host of new sofubi, painted runs and customs, Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that they’ll have new works from both TKOM and Kikkake up for grabs at their booth! Whilst TKOM will be unleashing a painted edition of his TAG-produced Double Think, Kikkake has sent over a number of one-off customs, including the gorgeous space Iron Monkeys you see above. Pricing and edition size are to be confirmed.
The Punk Drunkers DCon booth// The guys over at Japanese lifestyle brand Punk Drunkers have just unveiled a whole host of exclusives they’ll have up for grabs at their booth! Featuring the return of their “Guy” Man collaboration with RealxHead in what appears to be Star Trek-themed colors, these are joined by a fresh batch of Onion Fights’ “Guy” keshi, “Fortune Guy” minis, plus the latest “Guy” Kiaidakun from Goccodo. Pricing, edition size and booth number are all still to be revealed.
The “Jet Jaguar” Iron Monster sofubi from DSKI-ONE// Joining the previously posted “Blood Worm” Cestoda and “Blind Body Bag” Autopsy Babies, Miscreation Toys will have a special run of “Jet Jaguar” Iron Monsters up for grabs at their booth (#223)! Painted up in the classic tokusatsu character’s silver, blue, yellow and red by none other than DSKI-ONE, these hulking 15″ tall figures are likely to set you back around $250 each.
The “JP2” Evil Mc sofubi from BlackBook Toy// BlackBook Toy will be unleashing a special “JP2” version of Ron English’s Evil Mc sofubi! Cast in a black vinyl and treated to a Jason Pollock-style paint app courtesy of sculptor Chop over at Monster Farm, this limited run of just 4 figures will be available at the BB booth (#902) for an undisclosed sum.
The “Violence Toy” Skull Jinmenken sofubi from Awesome Toy// As mentioned yesterday, the guys over at Awesome Toy have teamed up with Violence Toy for a DCon exclusive run of Skull Jinmenken sofubi! Cast in a purple vinyl, the run of 10 (including 2 chases!) and 3 one-offs have been produced in a purple vinyl, each coming with sprays from VT’s Zach Taylor. Available at booth #1201, pricing is still to be confirmed…
The “Aurora” Ace Robo sofubi from Comet Debris// Joining the slew of previously revealed exclusives, Koji Harmon over at Comet Debris has revealed yet another, the “Aurora” Ace Robo! Produced in a gorgeous color-changing pearl vinyl, the 6″ figure has been treated to neon pink and yellow sprays. Find him at booth #1106 for just $60 a pop…
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