Fans may immediately experience a sense of camaraderie when they see the Anaheim Convention Center. Due to the devoted and passionate fans, the excitement is palpable even before entering the performance, spilling into the street. They have devoted the past 17 years to the quest and adoration for art toys, anxiously anticipating the most recent arrivals. Every year, fans excitedly anticipate the convention; some even spend the whole day before the event waiting in line outside, and now the journey comes to an end.
For the ultimate collector experience, from November 18 through November 20, DesignerCon offers a broad array of brand-new and intriguing items, supported by returning fan favorites. The event returns with the most in-demand artist collectibles with which it has become renowned, as well as creating new additions like digital collectibles, uniting a community of delighted fans and delighted creators.
The final result is a cohesive convention experience that immerses fans into the realm of collectibles, right down to the last meticulously thought-out detail. DCON makes sure each addition is made by considering fans and performers in mind in order to maintain the overall experiential focus on the community as a whole. The DCON experience is a seamless refuge of collectibles, down to the tickets themselves, made by famed featured artist, Persue. It brings together talent and attendees from all over the world. Each of the 9 distinctive badges, which were inspired by 80s and 90s retro video games, is a collector and starts the special experience as soon as fans join in.
With credentials in hand, attendees can explore a whole new universe when the event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center with all-new material and Big stars. Having started with VIP Night, Presented by eBay, a selected group of attendees will be a part of the night’s frenzy with special programmings, such as the highly sought-after “DCON x eBay VIP Box,” which will contain exclusive merchandise only available to VIP holders, and an exclusive MEDICOM TOY release featuring artist King Saladeen’s first ever 100% BE@RBRICK.
The fun then keeps going! In their lone US appearance at DesignerCon, long-time collaborator and Japanese-based MEDICOM TOY released fascinating and rare figures from their collection, including the 2022 DCON Artist Pack, an acclaimed integrated future cultural platform. The newest vinyl collectable figures are unveiled by Mighty Jaxx, blind boxes and big collectible figures are offered exclusively by Pop Mart, and the 3D Icon Series of collectibles from CAMO-Culture, Art, Music, Originals is unveiled, containing favorites from Biggie Smalls to the Grateful Dead.
In anticipation of the forthcoming event, founder Ben Goretsky expressed his excitement, stating, “I can’t wait to bring everyone together under the convention center roof again. The past 17 years have been a testament to the true value of our community, and we’re so honoured by the loyalty and support. We’re ready to bring them some truly incredible drops this year, and quite a few surprises along the way!”
In order to increase their audience, DesignerCon is also collaborating with the top live-stream shopping site, NTWRK. In addition to having a booth, they will also be the official streaming partner and broadcast live from the event, providing special drops before and throughout it.
The floor itself is slated to be a frenzy of exciting interactive events, from this year’s much-anticipated art display Out of Order to carnival games and exotic automobiles with an artistic flair.
DesignerCon is inviting the web3 community in a larger capacity in an effort to close the gap between the physical and the virtual. After selling out all of the 2021 drops in a matter of seconds, VeVe is joining in on the DCON frenzy once more! Even further, the DCON team is introducing the Vincents, a line of real collectibles that seamlessly combines collector communities online and off. With the use of blockchain technology, DesignerCon is happy to revive their beloved mascot, Vincent.
The Vincents are the ideal introduction to 3XP, a location carefully selected to provide opportunities and education for web3 enthusiasts. Inquisitive web2 users and web3 aficionados can interact in 3XP, a place featuring interactive experiences. With regard to all things web3, the purpose of this place is to encourage community interaction, cooperation, and education.
You can expect some excellent programs on the stage as well. The studio returns to DesignerCon with a branded stage and a programming schedule featuring unique, interactive presentations and discussions in honor of Sony Pictures Animation’s 20th anniversary. Mark Brickey from Adventures In Design is the host. Storyboard Duel, Sony Animation: Picture This! Pictionary With the Pros, and 1:1 With Sony Pictures Animation President Kristine Belson are just a handful of the stage programs offered by the SPA. Not only are DesignerCon and Sony Pictures Animation celebrating their successes, but they are also bridging the gap between entertainment and tangible items by giving creators and fans access to the environment that produces some of our favorite content.
Fusing the virtual and the real worlds for a 2022 explosion, this is a spectacle not to be missed. DesignerCon continues to win over new ardent followers and wow their existing community with the value added of three flawlessly integrated sponsors and more special drops than fans could ever anticipate.
