The Largest Art & Toy Convention In the US Comes In Strong With Title Sponsors eBay, NTWRK, And VeVe Collectibles

CONVENTION DATES

November 18 – 20, 2022

http://www.designercon.com

Anaheim, CA (May 6 , 2022) – DesignerCon has amassed a hugely impressive following over its 17 years of existence. From an office and a few desks to filling convention centers and lines around the building, the show has grown exponentially since its conception, unifying and magnifying a community of collectors and enthusiasts. Now, in 2022, DesignerCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing all new content and fan-favorite artists. With three epic partners, the show is reaching wider audiences, elevating the experience for existing enthusiasts and bringing new ones to the wonderful works of art toys and collectibles!

Having built this incredible and rapidly growing community, DesignerCon is endlessly loyal to their VIPs, and this year is no exception. For 2022, VIP Night is presented by eBay. Opening night is notoriously known for appreciating the collector community, offering early access to favorite artists and highly anticipated drops. This year, eBay will host  the opening night frenzy with special programming, including a  highly sought after VIP box which will feature special merch only available to VIP holders, and an exclusive MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK release featuring artist King Saladeen.

DesignerCon is also partnering with leading livestream shopping platform, NTWRK, to expand their audience. The app has over 2.5M users and seamlessly blends entertainment and commerce, giving brands and creators a place to interact with consumers in real time, create original content and sell exclusive products. This summer, NTWRK will host the official DesignerCon virtual festival, which will feature over 50 individual sellers going live to showcase their products, exclusively on the NTWRK app. The brand will also have a booth at Anaheim’s DCON in November.  NTWRK’s range of products encompasses the world of cool and the brand is one of the premiere sellers of exclusive toys and collectibles. Having redefined the mobile shopping experience, this collaboration opens doors that were previously closed, synergizing two incredible and loyal communities.

VeVe is once again participating in the DCON mania, but this year with an expanded presence. As the perfect compliment to DesignerCon, VeVe offers a unique method of collecting digitally, incorporating their signature NFTs into the culture of the show. The success of VeVe with major brands like Disney and Marvel show the lasting impact of their partnerships, but the real star is how successful the past year’s collaboration proved to be.

Every 2021 DCON x VeVe drop sold out in mere seconds, and the two are excited to continue the relationship! The partnership will run throughout the year, with monthly drops leading up to the live event, meaning the VeVe community and DesignerCon community will have many more opportunities to collect NFTs of their favorite toys and more. VeVe will participate in both DCON London and the flagship convention in Anaheim. 

For many dedicated fans, this is the one time a year to see work from some of the most prominent artists in the space all in one place! Longtime partner, Japanese-based MEDICOM TOY returns to DesignerCon, their only US show, releasing rare and exciting figures from their vault including the 2022 DCON Artist Pack including pieces from Doktor A, Hannah Webb, SHAG, Nina Palomba, and Bobby Hundreds. The highly coveted collectible badges are being designed by artist Persue, ensuring everything, including the ticket itself, is iconic.

Integrating the virtual and the physical for a 2022 blowout, the show not to be missed. With the added value of three perfectly integrated sponsors and more exclusive drops than fans have even imagined, DesignerCon continues to impress, collecting new devoted fans as fast as those fans are collecting their offerings! Mark your calendars, as tickets go on sale on July 15th, 2022.

About DesignerCon

Founded in 2005 by Ben Goretsky, DesignerCon brings together artists, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the designer toy/ vinyl collectibles market and has grown to incorporate everything in the design world including apparel, plush, printing, sculpture, designer toys, and both fine and urban art. The steady growth DesignerCon has enjoyed correlates with its popularity in today’s art nerd, geek culture; collectors and designer toy lovers alike wait through the night for new releases, pre-orders for new artist collaboration apparel are sold out within minutes, and artists use the convention as an opportunity to announce exclusive releases and collaborations. www.designercon.com

About eBay

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

About NTWRK

Named one of Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” and “Most Innovative Companies” as well as Ad Age’s “Hottest Brands,” NTWRK is the premier North American livestream shopping platform where “entertainment meets e-commerce” (Forbes). Built on a digitally-innovative model of daily product drops, livestream shopping festivals, and exclusive partnerships with world-renowned brands and creators, NTWRK has fostered an organic global community of artists and fans since its launch in 2018. Under the motto “Shop, Watch, Connect” NTWRK provides a curated digital shopping experience that resonates with Gen-Z and millennial consumers.

About VeVe

Founded in 2018, VeVe was created by collectors, for collectors to bring premium licensed NFT digital collectibles to the mass market. VeVe is the largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform and one of the top grossing Entertainment Apps in the Google Play and Apple stores. Utilizing both blockchain and augmented reality technologies, VeVe offers premium licensed collectibles

from leading brands including DC Comics and Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, tokidoki, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and more. In March 2021, VeVe committed to 100% carbon neutral NFTs and provided $7+ million in grants to environmental nonprofits to raise money for causes through NFT promotions. In addition, VeVe uses Ethereum’s layer 2 scaling protocol, Immutable X, which provides instant trade confirmation, scalability (over 9,000 trades per second), zero gas fees, and a 99.9% reduction in environmental footprint.

The VeVe Digital Collectible app is available on both iOS and Android. Learn more at VeVe.me

The Largest Art & Toy Convention In the US Comes In Strong With Title Sponsors eBay, NTWRK, And VeVe Collectibles

CONVENTION DATES

November 18 – 20, 2022

http://www.designercon.com

Anaheim, CA (May 6 , 2022) – DesignerCon has amassed a hugely impressive following over its 17 years of existence. From an office and a few desks to filling convention centers and lines around the building, the show has grown exponentially since its conception, unifying and magnifying a community of collectors and enthusiasts. Now, in 2022, DesignerCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing all new content and fan-favorite artists. With three epic partners, the show is reaching wider audiences, elevating the experience for existing enthusiasts and bringing new ones to the wonderful works of art toys and collectibles!

Having built this incredible and rapidly growing community, DesignerCon is endlessly loyal to their VIPs, and this year is no exception. For 2022, VIP Night is presented by eBay. Opening night is notoriously known for appreciating the collector community, offering early access to favorite artists and highly anticipated drops. This year, eBay will host  the opening night frenzy with special programming, including a  highly sought after VIP box which will feature special merch only available to VIP holders, and an exclusive MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK release featuring artist King Saladeen.

DesignerCon is also partnering with leading livestream shopping platform, NTWRK, to expand their audience. The app has over 2.5M users and seamlessly blends entertainment and commerce, giving brands and creators a place to interact with consumers in real time, create original content and sell exclusive products. This summer, NTWRK will host the official DesignerCon virtual festival, which will feature over 50 individual sellers going live to showcase their products, exclusively on the NTWRK app. The brand will also have a booth at Anaheim’s DCON in November.  NTWRK’s range of products encompasses the world of cool and the brand is one of the premiere sellers of exclusive toys and collectibles. Having redefined the mobile shopping experience, this collaboration opens doors that were previously closed, synergizing two incredible and loyal communities.

VeVe is once again participating in the DCON mania, but this year with an expanded presence. As the perfect compliment to DesignerCon, VeVe offers a unique method of collecting digitally, incorporating their signature NFTs into the culture of the show. The success of VeVe with major brands like Disney and Marvel show the lasting impact of their partnerships, but the real star is how successful the past year’s collaboration proved to be.

Every 2021 DCON x VeVe drop sold out in mere seconds, and the two are excited to continue the relationship! The partnership will run throughout the year, with monthly drops leading up to the live event, meaning the VeVe community and DesignerCon community will have many more opportunities to collect NFTs of their favorite toys and more. VeVe will participate in both DCON London and the flagship convention in Anaheim. 

For many dedicated fans, this is the one time a year to see work from some of the most prominent artists in the space all in one place! Longtime partner, Japanese-based MEDICOM TOY returns to DesignerCon, their only US show, releasing rare and exciting figures from their vault including the 2022 DCON Artist Pack including pieces from Doktor A, Hannah Webb, SHAG, Nina Palomba, and Bobby Hundreds. The highly coveted collectible badges are being designed by artist Persue, ensuring everything, including the ticket itself, is iconic.

Integrating the virtual and the physical for a 2022 blowout, the show not to be missed. With the added value of three perfectly integrated sponsors and more exclusive drops than fans have even imagined, DesignerCon continues to impress, collecting new devoted fans as fast as those fans are collecting their offerings! Mark your calendars, as tickets go on sale on July 15th, 2022.

About DesignerCon

Founded in 2005 by Ben Goretsky, DesignerCon brings together artists, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the designer toy/ vinyl collectibles market and has grown to incorporate everything in the design world including apparel, plush, printing, sculpture, designer toys, and both fine and urban art. The steady growth DesignerCon has enjoyed correlates with its popularity in today’s art nerd, geek culture; collectors and designer toy lovers alike wait through the night for new releases, pre-orders for new artist collaboration apparel are sold out within minutes, and artists use the convention as an opportunity to announce exclusive releases and collaborations. www.designercon.com

About eBay

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

About NTWRK

Named one of Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” and “Most Innovative Companies” as well as Ad Age’s “Hottest Brands,” NTWRK is the premier North American livestream shopping platform where “entertainment meets e-commerce” (Forbes). Built on a digitally-innovative model of daily product drops, livestream shopping festivals, and exclusive partnerships with world-renowned brands and creators, NTWRK has fostered an organic global community of artists and fans since its launch in 2018. Under the motto “Shop, Watch, Connect” NTWRK provides a curated digital shopping experience that resonates with Gen-Z and millennial consumers.

About VeVe

Founded in 2018, VeVe was created by collectors, for collectors to bring premium licensed NFT digital collectibles to the mass market. VeVe is the largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform and one of the top grossing Entertainment Apps in the Google Play and Apple stores. Utilizing both blockchain and augmented reality technologies, VeVe offers premium licensed collectibles

from leading brands including DC Comics and Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, tokidoki, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and more. In March 2021, VeVe committed to 100% carbon neutral NFTs and provided $7+ million in grants to environmental nonprofits to raise money for causes through NFT promotions. In addition, VeVe uses Ethereum’s layer 2 scaling protocol, Immutable X, which provides instant trade confirmation, scalability (over 9,000 trades per second), zero gas fees, and a 99.9% reduction in environmental footprint.

The VeVe Digital Collectible app is available on both iOS and Android. Learn more at VeVe.me