# Toy Collectible Conventions DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18 By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-11-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designercon References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/designercon-returns-next-month-with-all-star-programming-spanning-physical-and-digital-301664116.html) & [designercon](http://www.designercon.com/)  DesignerCon, a leading toy/vinyl collectible market, will be hosting an exciting new event at the Anaheim Convention Center on November 18, which is being promoted by the brand as the "ultimate collector expereince." A standout element for the event inlcudes an [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-camp)-branded 'VIP Night,' which will feature merchandise giveaways. In addition, the VIP night will center around the first-ever [100% BE@RBRICK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-x-berbrick) creation by artist King Saladeen for the [MEDICOM TOY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna) line. In addition, the brand MightJaxx will debut its new vinyl collectible figurines. To increase their audience, DesignerCon has partnered with the top livestream shopping site, NTWRK. In addition to having a booth, they will also be the official streaming partner and broadcast live from the event, providing special drops before and throughout it. Image Credit: DesignerCon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Toy Conventions:** With designer toy conventions gaining popularity, there is an opportunity for companies to focus on exclusive merchandise and limited edition releases. - **Livestream Shopping:** Partnering with a popular livestream shopping site like NTWRK can help companies reach a wider audience and offer special drops during events like DesignerCon. - **Artist Collaborations:** Collaborating with artists like King Saladeen for exclusive creations can add to the excitement of a toy convention and provide new opportunities for collectors and fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of toy conventions by offering unique exclusive items and driving sales through events like DesignerCon. - **Livestreaming Industry:** As more companies look for new ways to reach consumers, the livestreaming industry can partner with events like DesignerCon to offer exclusive merchandise and generate excitement for their brand. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can explore collaborations with designer toy conventions and offer exciting opportunities like creating exclusive collectibles and merchandise to reach a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Collectible Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-collectible-design.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Immersive DIY Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-con.md) - [Dinosaur Convention Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convention-crasher.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Doll-Centric Festival Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest.md) - [Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-new-york.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md)