Event Pick: Designer Con 2020

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Scott Balmer in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConFarris in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConCamille Rose Garcia exclusive Designer Con print releaseDeath By Toys, Adam & Steve Action Figures (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)Brett Parson in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConChris Koehler in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConManuel Kilger in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConDave Pollot in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConTrillionaire Toys Club, Bartsiat (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)Camille Rose Garcia, from the archivesJohannah O'Donnell in Back to the Future Tribute at Designer ConBack to the Future 2 Nesting Eggs by Andy Stattmiller at Designer ConRon English (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)Frank Kozik (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)Seth Relentless (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)RYCA (DKE Toys DIY Action Figures)

Since its founding in 2005, DesignerCon has grown into the largest designer toy and art convention in the United States. For its 2020 — aka Covid pandemic edition — DCon will broadcast and host sales on Popshop Live, a groundbreaking platform at the forefront of streaming commerce. Secret Walls will return with their signature live illustration battles. Over 30 artists are participating in a DKE Toys curated limited-edition hand made action figure drop. Japan’s MEDICOM has DesignerCon as their only U.S. convention. The expo’s featured art show celebrates the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future — a franchise more timely than ever — honoring the iconic film with a fan art show curated by the radiant Carmen “Jane Dope” Acosta. The exhibition will be held at Art Share LA, a non-profit arts organization in DTLA, and livestreamed to DCon attendees.

VIP Tickets include: a gift box, preview Friday, November 13, 5-9pm, early access on Saturday, November 14, 9am-6pm, and Sunday, November 15, 10am-5pm; $65. General Admission: Saturday, November 14, 10am-6pm and Sunday, November 15, 10am-5pm; $10; popshop.live/dcon2020. 

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