'ARTY TOYS'
I've been very lucky that in each of the last number of years I've gotten to design a new Arty Toy for French toy maker, Djeco. In all they usually take 12 months from initial ideas to appearing on shelfs. Last year I was delighted to get 3 figures to design for the collection. This is the process from the first rough designs to samples arriving in the post - I hope you like - please feel free to ask any questions below
best
Steve Simpson
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first round of sketches - round heads
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first round of sketches - square heads
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turn-arounds and weapons of the shortlisted designs
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final designs
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Figures are available to buy form numerous online as well as physical shops
search on line for:
Djeco Arty Toys - Hipster Spider, Flameo and Furious Knight
Thanks for checking out this project
All appreciations and comments are very much appreciated:))
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