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It’s your last chance to pick up this Mugi Teaworthy Japanese Sofubi toy before they sell out!

Marbled Cherry Red & Glow in the Dark 8” long soft vinyl figure, with 3 hats!

It would make a great gift too!

mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/mugi...

#japanesesofubi #sofubi #arttoys #shibainu #dogs

Mugi Teaworthy the Steampunk Shib Inu Dog. A Japanese Sofubi vinyl art toy in red and glow marbled finish. By Doktor A and Lowbrowee Toys.

November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

TWO LEFT!

The Custard yellow Mugi Teaworthy figure is nearly sold out.

Don’t miss your chance to get this Japanese Sofubi Shiba Inu figure from Lowbrowee Toys.

8” long with three different hats.

mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/mugi...

#arttoys #sofubi #JapaneseSofubi #ShibaInu #toydog

A yellow version of the Japanese Sofubi art toy Mugi Teaworthy the steampunk Shiba Inu dog.

November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Only ONE LEFT!

It’s your last chance to pick up this Mint Mugi Teaworthy Japanese Sofubi toy before they sell out!

8” long soft vinyl figure from an edition of 25.

It would make a great gift too!

mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/mugi...

#japanesesofubi #sofubi #arttoys #shibainu #dogs

A mint green vinyl Japanese Sofubi art toy of a Shiba Inu dog in a steampunk style.
Mugi Teaworthy.

November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Only ONE LEFT!
That’s right it’s your last chance to pick up a pink Mugi Teaworthy Japanese Sofubi toy before they sell out!

8” long soft vinyl figure from an edition of 25.

It would make a great gift too!

mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/mugi...

#japanesesofubi #sofubi #arttoys #shibainu #dogs

Mugi Teaworthy.
A pink vinyl Japanese Sofubi toy of a Shiba Inu dog in a steampunk style.

November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Designer Con pick up!
Been after one of these cracking looking guys for a while.
It’s a G3 by CN9Ki.

I have to wait to have it posted to me though as I wasn’t there in person.

#arttoys #sofubi #toyrobots

November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Nearly completed the build on my Quatermass and the Pit Martian kit.
It's a nice figure. Painting tomorrow.

#Martians #Quatermass #Quatermassandthepit #NigelKneale #monsterkit #garagekit #resinkit

A resin model kit of the Martian from Quatermass and the Pit. Made my Mooncrest Models.

November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

WNDGO Hunt 2
A Blindbox Series by Scott Tolleson & Broke Piggy
Size: 3 inch
Material: Resin
Edition: 250 Blind Boxes
Packaging: Collectible Box
Price: $180
Available: DesignerCON.
Booth #337
Friday VIP Night: 75 available. 1 per person.
Saturday 10 AM: General release.
#arttoys #designertoys

WNDGO Hunt 2
A Blindbox Series by Scott Tolleson & Broke Piggy
Size: 3 inch
Material: Resin
Edition: 250 Blind Boxes
Packaging: Premium Collectible Box
Price: $180
Available at DCON.
Scott Tolleson's Booth #337
Friday VIP Night: 75 available. 1 per person.
Saturday 10 AM: General release. 1 per person- can get back in line on Saturday.

November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Don't think I am going to paint mine red though. I know the on set version was red. But I like the idea of going greyscale, as it looks on screen in the show.

#Quatermass #Quatermassandthepit #modelkit #Martian

The box artwork for the Quatermass Martian model kit from Mooncrest Models.

November 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Starting on this model kit today. A Martian from Quatermass and the Pit, the TV version.
Look cracking so far.

#QuatermassandthePit #Quatermass #modelkit #Martians

A model kit of a Quatermass and the Pit TV Martian by Mooncrest models

November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Watched two Halloween films. Both of which had a very similar sigil on or near a door.
The Crow and Night of the Demon.

A quick dig hasn't turned anything up as far as identifying them yet.

They may just be set dressing nonsense of course.

Anyone recognise either of them?

#magicsigil #sigils

A still from the movie The Crow. Showing a girl going into a door in an abandoned building. There is a magical symbol painted on the wall next to the door.

A still from the movie Night of the Demon. Showing a door with a magical symbol marked on it in chalk.

November 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

No more days........

iykyk

October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Having some time off.
Making a Mazinger Zero Infinitism kit from @bandainamcoeu.bsky.social

#mazingerz #superrobots #robotmodelkit #GoNagai #giantrbots #mecha

October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Robot DJ in his robot booth is available to add to your collection.
A unique Mechtorians custom figure.

Pics and details here:
mechtorians.com/2025/09/22/d...

Buy him here :
mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/dj-e...

A robot DJ in a walking robot DJ Booth lit from below with a blue light.
A customised toy figure made by Doktor A.

October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Cutaway Stephan LePodd Mechtorian art figure. 8” tall.

You can purchase this unique work here : mechtorians.bigcartel.com/product/step...

Shipping Internationally from the UK.

#mechtorians #Arttoys

October 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

My online solo show is now open at mechtorians.com/showtime/
Shipping worldwide!

#arttoys #toyart #robots

September 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Bronze Getter

Custom Vinyl Figure from kaiju_one
Vinyl, Epoxy, Acrylic, ABS, Lead, Brass, Steel, Rubber, Paper, Vintage Clock Parts.
Comes with two sets of interchangeable hands. One holding ray guns.
19” (48cm) tall.
For my online show opening this Saturday.

#BlackGetter #Getterrobo #Superrobots

September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Bronze Getter

Customised Black Getter Big Scale Series Vinyl Figure from Kaiju One.
Comes with two sets of interchangeable hands. One holding ray guns.
19" (48cm) tall.
2024
For my upcoming solo online show.
#getterrobo #arttoys #customisedtoys #mechtorians #giantrobots #mecha #vintagerobots

Bronze Getter
A behemoth Mech suit constructed for defence and a proposed Luna excursion.
Powered by an innovative duel system hyper pressurised steam boiler. The suit can be piloted by a single individual and is semi automated to aid in complex tasks.
Standing as tall as a building and equipped with extendable knuckle spikes, chest mounted ray and optional duel gatling rifles. The Bronze Getter is an intimidating sight to behold.

Customised Black Getter Big Scale Series Vinyl Figure from Kaiju One.
Vinyl, Epoxy, Acrylic, ABS, Lead, Brass, Steel, Rubber, Paper, Vintage Clock Parts.
Comes with two sets of interchangeable hands. One holding ray guns.
19" (48cm) tall.
2024

September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Working on custom of a massive Black Getter by Kaiju One for my upcoming online solo show. This guy is HUGE!

#blackgetter #getterrobo #customisedtoys #arttoys

September 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

This is how my work desk looks on a fairly typical day.
Working on new pieces for my upcoming online show.
No matter how large my work desk is, I always end up working in an area only a few inches across right down the front...!

#artiststudio #workdesk #toymaking #modelmaking #arttoys #mechtorians

September 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

I have wanted to do a cutaway Mechtorian figure for many years now. And I finally did it with this Stephan LePodd.
He will be in my Online solo show in a couple of weeks.

#mechtorians #arttoys #customisedtoys #StephanLepodd #robottoys

September 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM

Bruce Whistlecraft -Doktor A

@doktor-a.bsky.social

Saturday 27th September, 6pm UK time. Is the opening for 2025’s Online Show & Studio Archive sale.
A selection of new Mechtorian artworks, available for the first time. Unique customised toys will also feature in this virtual exhibition of Doktor A’s work.

mechtorians.com/showtime

#artoys #artshow