Smashing together the best in pop culture artists, illustrators, collectibles, toys, crafts and apparel Designer Con (December 15th – 17th) held at the Anaheim Convention Center. 300,000 square feet of over 700 vendors, art shows, live demonstrations and panels. This year’s badge artist honor goes to Presue1. Program cover art by Punk Drunkers. Exclusive DCon Be@rbrick artist series 4 box set by Medicom featuring Doktor A, Bobby Hundreds, Nina Palomba, Shag and Hannah Webb. Artist signings through out the day by Lauren Tsai (pictured above), Shepard Fairey, Sket One, Greg Mike, DJ Lance Rock, Tara McPherson and many more. Another awesome art exhibit this year with “Out Of Order” curated by Carmen Acosta. Live character and surface modeling demo by Ryan Cardona. Conversation with Sony Pictures Animation President Kristine Belson with host Mark Brickey. Live streaming provided by NTWRK. Karafuru with the a real Carni-Val. Ran into Mike Becker founder of Funko. Nice to meet and chat with Mr. Cookie about NFTs. DCon Saturday Night Party with John 5, Chevy Metal and live art battle Secret Walls held next door at the Anaheim Arena. Thank you Designer Con and staff for another unforgettable pop culture experience.
Peace!
Ben Goretsky (Designer Con)
Vincents
Vincents
Kristine Belson (Sony Pictures Animation) and Mark Brickey
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Mr. Cookie
Ezra Brown
Bobby Draws Skullz
Chris Moore
Joshua Barrigada and Mister Toledo
Eiji Kaminaga (Marusan Toys)
Erin Rosenzweig (All Nighter Productions)
Rick Yamauchi (Trashed Studio)
Artist Alley
Alejandro Lee
Max and Mark Nagata (Max Toy Company)
DJ Lance Rock and Jerome Lu (Hyperactive Monkey)
Mood Poison
Speculative Fiction Collectibles
Out Of Order
Out Of Order
Out Of Order
Righteous In Difference
Mike Becker
Dean and Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot)
Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot)
Junk Yard Toys
Junk Yard Toys
Lopan 4000
Tyler Malm (Wonky Toy Co)
Knave
Blank Slate
Boom Bap Kids
Plastic Pizza and Devise D
Devise D
Astro Boy
DeansCrap
Crisalys
Jerome Lu (Hyperactive Monkey)
Scott Zillner (Toy Wizards)
The King Crow
Pop Wagons
BotelloArt
Ryo Taniguchi
Ryo Taniguchi
