Zine introduces GUERS, a new designer toy line, with its first series 'The Colony', experimenting with unique colorways to engage collectors.
This week’s collectibles news highlights include an intriguing blend of new character launches and some collectible crossovers from music releases and toy conventions. The standout story comes from Montreal, where artist Zine is diving into the designer toy scene with the brand new GUERS series. Meanwhile, other news from the toy world includes custom pieces, pop culture tie-ins, and appearances at a major toy show in Singapore.
Designer Vinyl: Zine’s GUERS Beaver Mascot
Zine’s debut of GUERS, a stylized cartoon beaver who will spearhead The Colony series, represents a strategic move in cultivating long-term collectible interest. Rather than creating multiple characters, Zine focuses on developing one mascot, allowing for multiple colorway editions. This approach, familiar in the designer vinyl game, aims to create a narrative through gradual releases. The initial “Mocha” and “Obsidian” editions of GUERS promise to start a series that evolves as collectors build their own colony of beavers. Read more about GUERS.
Art Toys: Toysrevil’s Spotlight on “Moonsol and Abon”
In the world of custom art toys, Toysrevil highlights Erikartoon’s one-off pieces, “Moonsol and Abon,” available at the Artket market. These unique resin creations add a personalized touch for collectors looking for singular art pieces. As usual, Toysrevil’s updates continue to be a valuable source for spotting rare treasures and tracking creator-driven projects. Check out Toysrevil’s full update.
Music Tie-in: Jisoo’s “CLICK BABY BEAR”
In a notable pop culture crossover, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo brings a new dimension to her music release with the “CLICK BABY BEAR” plush keychain bundled with her recent single “CLICK”. Judging by its inclusion in the album merch lineup, this item stands at the intersection of music fandom and collectible merchandise. However, the lack of comprehensive product details leaves potential buyers looking for more information about this interesting fusion of music and collectible toy. See more on this unique collectible.
Convention Circuit: PFTOY Studio at Pop Toy Show Singapore
PFTOY Studio made waves at the Pop Toy Show Singapore, attracting attention with its unique offerings despite the absence of its creator, Fei PI, during parts of the event. This highlights the ongoing dynamic of convention reveals where even the absence of a creator can’t dim the enthusiasm for the showcased toys. Visuals from the event remain a resourceful way of capturing what attendees might have missed. Take a look at PFTOY Studio’s presentation.
Overall, this period demonstrates a continued blend of creativity and collaboration within the collectibles industry, offering something for everyone—from designer vinyl aficionados to music merch collectors and art toy enthusiasts.
