Things are getting wonderfully weird in Thailand as GRAPE BRAIN's unforgettable ONIGIRI COMBO becomes the canvas for an international custom toy exhibition! The GRIPON: GRAPE BRAIN vs X ONIGIRI COMBO Custom Show brings a lineup of women artists together for one-of-one interpretations of this unmistakable multi-eyed character at Mido Gallery. From the oversized ears and wild paws to that toothy grin, ONIGIRI COMBO gives each artist a whole lot of sculpted personality to work with. Better yet, collectors have several opportunities to try for the customs through a series of scheduled auction groups. If you love seeing a familiar sofubi platform pushed in unexpected directions, this is one show worth following closely!

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CollectedCon LA is about to get a whole lot messier… in the best way possible. The crew over at 100% Soft is making their official debut at CollectedCon at The Magic Box in Los Angeles, and they’re pulling up heavy with a stacked lineup of chaos-fueled goodness. If you’re hitting the show April 25–26, make sure to swing by booth M1… because this drop is straight-up collector bait. Leading the charge is the all-new Wizard of Barge “Goblin Mode” Dumpster Fire… and yeah, it lives up to the name. This variant dials everything to max… zero shame, full gremlin energy, and it even comes packing an attachable battle axe. Priced at $35, this one’s an easy pickup and a must-have for fans of the Dumpster Fire line.

If you’ve been around the designer toy scene for a minute… you already know World Bear Day is one of those drops collectors circle on the calendar. And now… World Bear Day 3 is officially back… and yeah… this one’s hitting on all levels. Hosted by The Isle of Misfit Toys in collaboration with Kendra’s Customs, this annual online event has quickly grown into a global showcase of creativity… all centered around Kendra Thomas’ signature XO and Baby XO bear sculpts. What makes this series so dope is how each artist flips the same base into something completely their own… no two pieces even come close.

Designer toy artist Zard Apuya presents WIP: An Au-TOY-Biography, a deeply personal solo exhibition currently on view at Thumbprint Gallery in La Jolla, California. Running through March 28, 2026, the exhibition explores life, identity, and growth through Apuya’s meticulously hand-crafted designer toys, transforming the collectible toy format into a visual memoir.

SAN DIEGO is getting lit (Christmas time pun) with toy art vibes because Thumbprint Gallery just announced The Toy Shop, a brand-new exhibition opening December 5 in La Jolla. Curated by artist and toy-maker Zard Apuya, this show celebrates creativity in its most playful form... and I seriously love how deep it goes into every corner of the designer toy scene. We’re talking everything from resin to sofubi to vinyl to clay, wood, ceramic, plastic, and so much more, with 40+ artists throwing down... and this is a local show for me, so hopefully I can go see this stuff in person!

Halloween into December - Yes indeed as it's going pocket-sized this year. MINI MUERTO: Pocket Size Halloween Toy Show is set to bring big stories to a tiny scale with a curated international exhibition focused entirely on micro designer toys. Curated by RESINWORX CUSTOMLAB and hosted by PLAYROOM Novelty Shop, the show will run from November 15 to December 6, 2025 at Chapterhouse Café and Creative Hub in Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City.

It’s that time of year again... DesignerCon 2025 is almost here, and if you’re not planning to roll through — well, you might wanna rethink that! But just in case you can’t make it, here’s a killer sneak peek at the custom show that Yaniv of Lowbrowee is putting together with the crew over at the Global Figure Showcase — Booth #1605!

DTC Studios proudly presents Death & Taxes: A Warden Custom Show, a special group exhibition celebrating the studio’s flagship character, The Warden. This highly anticipated event will take place at Toycon Philippines 2025, happening June 13–15 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Fans can experience the show firsthand at Table 36 in the Artist Alley.

The Broke Piggy Booth will be in Vegas at Booth #1619 in the Scott Tolleson area with some old and new friends. The Broke Piggy & Friends booth will be featuring Bindlewood, Artiqfox, Dead Beat City, Fluff Riot, and J*RYU... and if you are familiar with…

Following Taipei Toy Festival, KLAV will be having a short show the weekend of Oct 19-20th at Black Pearls Gallery in Tokyo (Harajuku). The show features over 40 all new, one-off, hand brushed sofubi custom collaborations with Josh Wang, James Groman, Kow…

The “Destiny Art Show”, put on by Bungie, features the art of thirty-two artists from around the world. It is a mix of illustrated and sculptural art featuring famous characters, moments, and more from the Destiny universe. There are fifteen artists…

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Not only is Strangecat Toys one of the main hosts/partners behind CollectedCon, but they will also be one of the largest vendors on hand with a TON of exclusives up for grabs during the show, not to mention showcasing an awesome DAINUGIRUJIN Group Customs…