Skelecube (Orange Green)

Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components. DesignerCon is an annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys, customs, plush, designer apparel and so much more with urban, underground and pop art! We are a celebration of all aspects from the world of design. Jason Forbes is a designer, maker, customizer and mixed-media artist from Seattle, Washington. Often integrating custom designed and programmed lighting and other technology in his pieces, he strives to continually one-up himself always experimenting and learning new materials, machines, methods and techniques. He also finds it strange to talk about himself in the third person, but had to come to grips with that since nobody else would write this for him.