The Toy Master Descends Upon Tainan! The 2nd Designer Toy Tainan Concludes Successfully, Blending Traditional Culture with Modern Trends – Auctioning ‘God-Tier Creations’ Draws Fans into a Buying Frenzy

 

Under the sunlight, a spinning multicolored top reflects the innocence of childhood; inside temples, hand-painted deities carry devout prayers. The purity of toys and the essence of faith intertwine, creating a unique charm. The 2nd Designer Toy Tainan took place from January 18 to 19 at the East Exhibition Hall of ICC Tainan. Organized by UTOYIA Pop Art Planet and Highlight Toys, the event was themed “TOY FAITH”—a concept that differs from traditional religious beliefs yet embodies the same sincerity and purity. This grand exhibition brought toy enthusiasts an event that was both deeply local and internationally renowned!

 

150 International Toy Brands Exhibit & Sell Original Creations

 

The 2nd Designer Toy Tainan featured over 150 designer toy brands from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Among them were renowned names such as HEADLOCKSTUDIO, BLACKPEARLS, Busanekko, KAGEMARU DESIGNS, Gyaromi, Hakaba Gallery, Kaiki Gallery, Yoyo Yeung Studio, Orange Planet Egg, and Yoraku Workshop. Fans flocked to the event to purchase exclusive and original toy creations.

 

Exclusive Toys Paraded in a Palanquin – “Toy Door Gods” Merge Tradition with Trend

 

To align with the “TOY FAITH” theme, the opening ceremony featured seven limited-edition toys placed in a traditional palanquin, carried in with the beating of gongs by eight strong bearers—mirroring the grandeur of a deity’s entrance and setting an electrifying atmosphere. The renowned Tainan deity painting studio Peng Lai Zhai was also invited to showcase a pair of “Toy Door Gods” using traditional mural techniques, depicting figures holding toys and skateboards, perfectly merging heritage with modern street culture.

 

Taiwanese and Thai Collectors Battle for Collaboration Toy at Auction – Winning Bid Reaches 220,000 TWD

 

A highlight of the event was the TOY FAITH auction, featuring several god-tier creations from HEADLOCKSTUDIO. One collaboration piece between HEADLOCKSTUDIO and American toy brand MVH became the focus of an intense bidding war between Taiwanese and Thai collectors, ultimately selling for a staggering 220,000 TWD. The auction opened the eyes of many to the high-value world of designer toys.

 

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