DKE Toys Brings About 18 Exclusives to DesignerCon 2026... Online First!

DKE Toys' booth at DesignerCon 2025. Archival photo courtesy of DKE Toys.

Get those calendars out, collectors! DKE Toys is heading back to DesignerCon Las Vegas in 2026, and this time the hunt begins online before anyone even sets foot on the show floor. The crew has about 18 exclusive releases in the works from a wild lineup of independent artists, bootleg creators, and familiar DKE favorites. Better still, the exclusives are scheduled to hit DKE's online store on Friday, November 6 at noon Pacific, giving collectors everywhere an early chance to shop. Anything that doesn't sell out during that first drop will head to booth #1903 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas when DesignerCon takes over November 13-15. Whether you're planning to be there in person or collecting from your couch, this is one of those dates worth circling now. DKE says individual announcements with the actual figures, editions, and prices are coming over the next week, so expect plenty more surprises as the countdown begins!

And check out this artist roster! DKE's announced lineup includes Alex Gross (@artofalexgross), Aloud Spacelab (@aloudspacelab), Buzzard Guts (@damarxtoys) x Last Boss Comics (@lastbosscomics), Carlos Ramirez (@c.ramirez2323), Canary Customs (@_canarycustoms_), DLL Customs (@dllcustoms) x Suckadelic (@sucklord), Edwin Salas (@edwinsalasart), Folklore Industries (@jimmyfolklore), Magoob Toys (@magoobtoys), Marwan Shahin (@marwanshahin), MJC, Pendragon (@p_e_n_d_r_a_g_o_n), Shark Sandwich Toys (@slinnjoe), and Super Secret Fun Club (@supersecretfunclub), with more names still possible. That's a seriously fun range of creators, and we can't wait to see which figures pop up in the individual announcements. Specific figures, edition sizes, and prices have not yet been shared in this opening email.

The DKE Toys crew and friends at last year's DesignerCon. Photo courtesy of DKE Toys.

Want to hang out for the online launch? DKE is inviting collectors to a live Zoom session on November 6, beginning at 11:30 AM Pacific and running until approximately 3 PM as a new DKE Toys TV YouTube episode is recorded. Dov Kelemer will be joined by Janky Toys (@jankytoys), Barbarian Rage (@barbarian_rage), Ian Wilcox, and participating DesignerCon artists. It sounds like a pretty great way to kick off release day with the people making these toys!

A look at Psycho Sam's Vinyl Toy Blowout from a previous DesignerCon event. Photo courtesy of DKE Toys.

There's more to hunt down in Vegas, too. Psycho Sam's Vinyl Toy Blowout will be bringing thousands of designer toys to dig through. DKE says most will be discounted by 50% or more off their current value. If you love discovering unexpected shelf treasures, this is one stop to add to your convention itinerary. And if the photos from past shows are anything to go by, you're going to want some time to sift through those tables!

Another look at the Blowout's packed selection from a previous event. Photo courtesy of DKE Toys.

Mark Friday, November 6 at noon Pacific for the online drop at DKE Toys' online store. Keep an eye on DKECON.com and @dketoys on Instagram as the exclusives are revealed, and visit DesignerCon.com for convention information. We'll be watching for those individual announcements, because this is just the beginning of DKE's 2026 lineup!