This week sees a host of action figures and designer toys entering the market with notable pre-orders from INART and Medicom, and intriguing updates from the designer vinyl world.
As summer turns to autumn, the collectibles scene experiences a flurry of activity with a series of pre-orders and releases for action figures and designer toys. INART has captured some collector interest with the release of a DC Comics The Joker 1/12 scale figure. Officially open for pre-orders at BigBadToyStore, this Joker is the latest addition to INART’s expanding line beyond cinematic releases. Staying true to its reputation for high-end detail, INART offers a comic-inspired rendition complete with iconic accessories and alternate head sculpts. Further information is available at DCCollectors.
Medicom Toy also introduces two new figures to its MAFEX line inspired by the “Batman: Hush” series. The MAFEX Batman Recollection Blue Version and Batgirl Recollection Version offer refinements over previous editions, with updated head sculpts and accessories aiming to better encompass Jim Lee’s iconic art. These figures maintain Medicom’s standard in poseability and comic detailing, making them noteworthy additions for collectors who follow the “Hush” storyline. More details can be found at DCCollectors.
In the designer vinyl arena, a few intriguing entries make their presence known. Montreal-based artist Zine debuts “GUERS: The Colony,” featuring a stylized cartoon beaver mascot. Initially available in ‘Mocha’ and ‘Obsidian’ editions, this series exhibits the familiar collector strategy of colorway variations while maintaining a strong core character. The decision to build multiple iterations around one core design may offer collectors the opportunity to build a cohesive set.Read more from SpankyStokes.
Furthermore, the creative work of Javier Jimenez presents “Nakusame,” a sofubi figure of a gently designed shark that has been gaining traction since its debut at the Elefun Toy Show. For more, check out Toysrevil.
In a rather unique event, “RIPSTICH” from T9G has been featured in the ‘Orange Mutation’ solo exhibition running until September 27. As another notable entry in the designer toy scene, this piece stands at 17cm and can be pursued through contact with distributor The Little Hut Co. Details were highlighted on Toysrevil.
Toy enthusiasts keen on large-scale installations should note the colossal 30-metre KAWS ROBOT COMPANION debuting at “KAWS: HOLIDAY HANGZHOU”. Event admission is free, making this a rare chance to experience the grandiosity of designer art at scale. KAWS continues to blur lines between public art and collectibles, presenting a different kind of engagement for both new and seasoned collectors.Learn more via Toysrevil.
This cross-section of activity reveals a time of rich offerings for collectors, particularly those invested in action figures and designer vinyl, setting the stage for an exciting close to September.
