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2nd Designer Toy Tainan has officially kicked off with great excitement!
January 23, 2025
In Tainan, the city with the most temples in Taiwan, the 2nd Designer Toy Tainan was grandly launched in the East Exhibition Area of the Greater Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center from January 18 to January 19. Organized by UTOYIA Toy Planet and Highlight Toys, the event embraced a theme of “TOY FAITH,” a concept distinct from traditional beliefs yet equally devout and pure, delivering a uniquely local yet highly international toy design exhibition for toy enthusiasts.
The 2nd Designer Toy Tainan featured over 150 designer toy brands from Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Renowned brands such as HEADLOCKSTUDIO, BLACKPEARLS, 布施猫, KAGEMARU DESIGNS, Gyaromi, 墓場畫廊, 怪奇畫廊, Yoyo Yeung Studio, 橘子系蛋蛋星球, and 有樂作業 showcased their original toy creations on-site, sparking a frenzy among fans eager to purchase.
To echo the “TOY FAITH” theme, the opening ceremony saw seven exclusive toy designs placed on traditional palanquins, carried in grand style by eight strong men with gongs sounding. This made the toys appear as revered deities, setting an electrifying tone for the event. Renowned Tainan deity painter 蓬萊齋工作室 was also invited to participate, creating a pair of “Toy Door Gods” that held toys and skateboards, seamlessly blending traditional culture with modern trends.
Additionally, a TOY FAITH auction was held during the exhibition, featuring multiple masterpieces by HEADLOCKSTUDIO. A collaborative piece by HEADLOCKSTUDIO and U.S. toy brand MVH became the highlight, with bidding wars between Taiwanese and Thai fans driving the price to a staggering NT$220,000, offering a fresh perspective on the value of designer toys.
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