The Broke Piggy Games add a competitive twist to this year's post-DesignerCon Vegas festivities, catering to collectors with an expansive and engaging event.
This week in collectibles highlights the return of the Broke Piggy after party at DesignerCon (DCON) Vegas, indicating an upswing in event scale and ambition for enthusiasts. Meanwhile, TOYSREVIL’s IG-sale continues to offer discounts to savvy in-store shoppers, adding a modern twist to conventional toy sales.
Broke Piggy Takes DCON Vegas After Party to New Heights
Few events signal the vibrancy of the collectibles community more than the Broke Piggy after party at DesignerCon Vegas. This year, they’ve upped the ante with The Broke Piggy Games, a new competitive element that enhances the collector-focused hangout experience. According to Spanky Stokes, this year’s event promises to be larger and more inclusive, moving from a previously packed 3,000 sq. ft. venue to an expansive 12,500 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor space. With a scheduled date for November 14th, it’s an event that blends playfulness with the serious business of collectibles, featuring food, toys, prizes, and grails just a mile from the main convention center.
This increased venue size and added features suggest an ongoing growth and diversification within the collector community, reflecting a demand for more immersive and varied experiences. Given last year’s rapid sellout, it’s clear that the appetite for such events continues to grow, reinforcing the overall health of the collectibles market.
TOYSREVIL’s Localized IG-Sale Offers Unique Shopper Experience
For those more inclined towards in-person treasure hunts, TOYSREVIL has launched a unique “IG-SALE” at Miku Market, as reported by TOYSREVIL. This promotion leverages Instagram to provide discounts on select pieces, requiring shoppers to follow their Instagram account and show images in-store to access special prices. It’s a novel approach that combines social media mechanics with the tangibility of a physical retail experience, although specifics remain sparse regarding which pieces are discounted and their new pricing.
This sale method highlights the ongoing integration of digital platforms into traditional retail, reaffirming their role in modernizing and incentivizing the collectible shopping landscape.
Ultraforce Remains a Niche, Yet Steady Presence
In a quieter announcement, TOYSREVIL revisits “Ultraforce,” a 90s-era superhero group originally by Malibu Comics and later Marvel. The group’s purpose in the comics universe—maintaining order among other superheroes—might not stir the same immediate excitement as newer IPs, but it exemplifies the depth and staying power of certain niche properties in the collectible realm. Though specifics on any new related merchandise were not provided, interest in such established but less mainstream groups could be rekindled by nostalgia and the cyclical nature of pop culture trends.
