Assembly Required

*Assembly Required

The Asheville Designer Toy Expo

February 4 & 5, 2023

The Grey Eagle

185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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Join us tonight on "What's in the Box?"

Join us tonight on "What's in the Box?"

Posted @withregram • @dketoys New interview post

Posted @withregram • @dketoys New interview posted on #dketoystv on @youtube featuring Matthew J. Casale @_mjcasale_ from *Assembly Required @_assemblyrequired_
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Thanks @jankytoys for cutting these together. We should be posting a new interview every Friday for the next year.

Posted @withregram • @_mjcasale_ My toy haul fro

Posted @withregram • @_mjcasale_ My toy haul from @_assemblyrequired_
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The Dino Adventure People from @generalporpoise was like standing in a candy aisle. Speaking with Brett, I was torn between the classic colorway or a new colorway. I had to go with classic. The color palette used for vintage toys plays an equally important role in the little plastic archetypes that they have become.
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@thewindigo Brought. It. First off, this guy is an AVL local! I'd been spying that Empermon with the gory paint job by @tophertoy since he first posted it. Zooming in on it; fascinated by every detail and drip. Had to own a Tusken Creeper so that I can display it next to a framed @avltoday article that had those pieces in their headline.
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That Skully vinyl channeling Skeletor by @cherrymothcake was like holding the idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark. I almost wanted to run for fear that poison darts or a rolling bolder would take that moment away from me. Definitely and instantaneously became one of the central pieces to our private collection.
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The McCready from @pickmansvinyls. What can I say mister. It was an honor and a pleasure to finally meet you. And anyone who knows anything about me, knows that I am a huge fan of classic John Carpenters films. And now I am wondering how long was he alone with that dog? I guess we'll just wait here for a little while, see what happens...
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In many ways, the pièce de résistance: Anchor Fist (classic colorway) by @carolinacoolcat. This man's work is on point. Not until I opened it, and I really looked closely at it, did I truly see how much work went into it. Amazing craftsmanship is just the beginning of what this represents to me. Because this guy came to *Assembly Required in 2020 not as a maker. Just as an attendee. And he was inspired by the culture so much so, that he spent the next few years studying the artists and materials. He did the time. And at *Assembly Required 2022 Carolina Cool Cat stepped put of the shadows and premiered the Anchor Fist. I am honored that *Assembly Required was and continues to be, a tool, a vessel, for that inspiration.

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat After a co

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat After a couple days of post-show laziness, here's my haul from @_assemblyrequired_ '23!

Can't believe it's already come and gone. Post AR blues are settin' in, BUT let's curb the sad by taking a look at some rad pieces that I picked up from some amazing folks!

I was gonna go through each pic and talk about each piece, but that'd be way too long haha. It should be very clear that I love and appreciate all these wonderful people, including the artists that I didn't get to buy from or even talk to! Everybody is a gem and I'm very thankful to call these types of folks friends. Can't freakin' wait for the next one.🤙

#haul #toyhaul #assemblyrequired
#arttoys #designertoys #bootlegtoys #resinart #resintoys #customtoys #arttoys #indietoys #supportartists #supportindependentartists

Posted @withregram • @battlebabies It’s taken

Posted @withregram • @battlebabies It’s taken me a week to get these critters all set up for a group pic honoring what was truly an amazing weekend as always. @_assemblyrequired_ is just a wonderfully curated and loving show. Me and my brobro Brandon @manormonster / @warlordsofwor had a great drive down (and back) to a place we’re already familiar with, #ashvillenorthcarolina . It’s hard to express in a post how perfect the weekend was. Dear friends hosting us, making us a perfect drink and letting us play with a dog. An amazing venue, food, & libations at the @thegreyeagle . An beyond delightful stop at one of the worlds 3 greatest toy stores @earth2kentucky where Dustin opened the shop up on a Monday and treated us like weirdo royalty. And then I found a piece by someone I’ve admired from afar for years, @barelyhumanart . And then the two of us got to connect this week. Buzzer beater hotel Chinese food. But most of all it’s about the art and artists. I’m unbelievably lucky to be a tiny part of a insanely supportive and strong community. Toys bring us joy. But most importantly that joy is brought OUT by radiant human beings. I only get so many tags per post so special shout out to @ressinblood @figurefettish @throwaway_toyz ( I’m so sorry if I’m not tagging someone I should) oh wait! @hiphoptoys !!! And to a couple lives of my life who were there in spirit, @junkfed and @toydejour (the greatest toy in the damn cosmos) my life with @geekyvixen has been an existence no one can even imagine. Even though she wasn’t there she was in so many ways. The person I am is because of her. That was the person hugging, sharing stories and soaking in every perfect moment. I feel like I should say more. I’ll just end this with was just so perfect. Everyone find a way to be there next year. You won’t regret it. Miss all of you SO much already and I’m counting the days till next year.

In the lead up to this past weekends event, a hein

In the lead up to this past weekends event, a heinous action occurred when our sponsor and beloved friends shop was broken into. We weren't able to properly address this then, and wanted to share our sentiments now. Morgan has always been a staunch supporter of *Assembly Required even before it had a name. Organizer/creator MJC pitched the idea for *AR to Morgan, during the infancy stage. She may have even been one of the first. Morgan was on board from the word go. Her support for community is unparalleled. Please help us help support Morgan's Comics.
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Posted @withregram • @morganscomicssanctuary *GoFundMe*
ROBBERY IN THE NERD SANCTUARY
Morgan's Comics Weekly Update
Episode #72
Stranger Things Tales From Hawkins #1
Static Shadows of Dakota #1
Storm and Brotherhood Mutants #1
Bishop Was College #1
NEW OR ONE-SHOT EVENTS
*DnD Campaign starting Sunday Jan 29th 2-6
*DnD Campaign beginning Friday Feb 10th 6-10 (Sign Up Starts Now: Email, Call or Come By to be Included)
*Dramatic Reading by Tim "Thief of Always" by Clive Barker Tuesday February 7th @4pm
*Star Trek The Next Generation Trivia February 17th 7-9pm
*18th Nerd Expedition Ant-man & the Wasp Quantumania Sun Feb 19th 7pm
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Wednesday: Pokemon @ 5pm
Saturday: Board Game Night @ 6pm
Dnd Campaign #1: Sunday @2
Dnd Campaign #2: Friday 6 (starting on Feb 10th)
#blackhistorymonth2023
https://www.gofundme.com/f/heal-our-nerd-sanctuary?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

This past weekend, we experienced so many great mo

This past weekend, we experienced so many great moments, awesome people, and spectacular art. Favorite moments immeasurable. Inspiration touched deeply, mouths struggled for them, yet words were not needed. In the end, a smile, a tear, a hug or three. And with that, *Assembly Required comes to a close for 2023. So little time. Adieu, adieu, parting is such sweet sorrow, in the promise of another tomorrow.

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Posted @withregram • @thedisgustinjustin ✨ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 2023✨
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Had a blast this past weekend in Asheville hanging out at Assembly Required! No table this year, just went for the toys and vibes. So many amazing artists I’m very glad I was able to attend!
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On the way there with @yoyodynetoydivision and @blockwatchcaptain and myself stopped at the BIRTHPLACE OF KFC! An awesome roadside attraction, totally recommend. 👍
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Got to talk to so many great artists this weekend that I haven’t seen in a while! Couldn’t ask for a better community of artists and makers.
I’m still working hard on BRICK LIFE! Release date this week!
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
Occurred February 4 & 5, 2023
@thegreyeagleAsheville, NC
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Posted @withregram • @timberidgetoys1973 Got to go to @_assemblyrequired_ Toy Designer Expo in Asheville, NC yesterday. It was my first toy show of 2023. Got to chat with some talented folks (@throwaway_toyz, @feond_base, @warlordsofwor, @thegodbeast, @kiers.customs). I worked the last three nights, so driving directly over to the show after a 12 hour nightshift on the psych unit, I was pretty much in zombie mode…. I would’ve liked to have picked up several other pieces too, but toy money is pretty tight these days, however, definitely enjoying the Warduke homage (War Nemesis) by @thegodbeast and a new addition to the @warlordsofwor collection (Nekroid Decomposer)! It was good to see/meet you guys, apologies if a phased into a disoriented thousand yard stare at times!
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
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Posted @withregram • @pk_mates13 Plague Doktor by @carolinacoolcat

I picked up some great stuff at @_assemblyrequired_ but Plague Doktor is by far my favorite piece from the show. CCC outdid himself on this one.

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#carolinacoolcat #assemblyrequired #plaguedoktor #plague #resin #resintoys #madeincarolina #glyos #indietoys #toys #actionfigures #actionfigurephotography #toyphotography

Posted @withregram • @andrewmaclean Asheville, N

Posted @withregram • @andrewmaclean Asheville, NC, today and tomorrow - @laserwolfattack and I will be hanging out and signing comics at @_assemblyrequired_ at The Grey Eagle. We have no Head Loppers but we have ApocalyptiGirl, and mugs, and toys, etc. so come check it out and bring your Head Lopper to get signed (free)
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
February 4 & 5, 2023
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Posted @withregram • @thegodbeast All set up & @

Posted @withregram • @thegodbeast All set up & @_assemblyrequired_ show doors are open 2 collectors @thegreyeagle !!!

Come out and snag some pvc crack from our booth (w/ @warlordsofwor & @battlebabies )!!!

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www.godbeast.com/shop.htm
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February 4 & 5, 2023
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Posted @withregram • @falseidolstoys "CHAOS CREA

Posted @withregram • @falseidolstoys "CHAOS CREATION" UHB ZOARB one-off for @_assemblyrequired_ this weekend!!! @ededderson and I are super stoked to see everyone!!

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat 🌿 "Squa

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat 🌿 "Squash Thang"... limited edition of three... coming to @_assemblyrequired_ ! 🌿

Featuring a metallic green with carbon black marbling base and bendy-wire swamp vines!

#assemblyrequired #ashevillenc #thesquash #arttoys #designertoys #indietoys #resintoys #glyos #bigfoot #sasquatch #cryptozoology #cryptids

Posted @withregram • @ressinblood I’m a big fa

Posted @withregram • @ressinblood I’m a big fan of the Universal Monsters but a even bigger fan of the marvel comic Monster’s from the 70s
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so if the MCU seems kinda intimidating the monsters is a great place to start believe me
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I made two of these for the weekend @_assemblyrequired_ and I’m gonna be doing 100$ vampire tattoos at my hotel room among the other thousands of designs I have
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see you there dm me if interested
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
February 4 & 5, 2023
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Posted @withregram • @throwaway_toyz The resurre

Posted @withregram • @throwaway_toyz The resurrection of Castle Grayskull
Chapter 3
By ThrowAway ToyZ

After cutting and fitting the Grayskull halves to the upper torso, focus shifted to the legs of this Thing. The skull of a Battle Bones was discovered in the sub-sub-suh-sub basement of Grayskull and mounted to the right foot. The Left foot features a secret access to Grayskull with an individual landing platform and Sky Sled. The platform is recycled from a film reel case and a rare earth magnet has been secured in the Sky Sled. Additional play features on the back include a hidden command station and battle platforms.

Construction is complete and the contractors are ready to clear out and make room for the painters....
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February 4 & 5, 2023
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It may be cold, but the sun shines upon us this we

It may be cold, but the sun shines upon us this weekend!

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors.

Refining inspiration from a variety of underground and subcultural elements, *Assembly Required honors this turn of the century pop surrealistic art movement, as the melting pot of artistic expression.

2023 will be *Assembly Required's 5th year running celebrating this avant-garde culture, at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District (Parental discretion is advised).

Saturday, February 4, 2023: 11a-5p
Sunday, February 5, 2023: 11a-4p

A full schedule of events beginning Friday night with our Kick Off Party as well as Saturday nights After Party, can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat 🔮 Man O

Posted @withregram • @carolinacoolcat 🔮 Man O' War Anchorfist... another edition coming to @_assemblyrequired_ this weekend! 🔮

Inspired by the super scary Portuguese Man O' War Fish!

UV pink with a lavender-ish glow.
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
February 4 & 5, 2023
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Posted @withregram • @thewindigo Isn’t it the

Posted @withregram • @thewindigo Isn’t it the worst when you go to a toy expo and buy a bunch of sick UV reactive slime beasts and warriors with nuclear glow but you have to wait hours, or maybe days, to see the figures full visual range? Isn’t that the worst? Isn’t it?
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Come by my table this weekend at @_assemblyrequired_ and let the glow castle ease your mind. Or blow your mind, dude.
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Easily accessible switch - turn it on to see UV pigments pop under the blacklight. Turn it off to see those glows shine bright.
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The Asheville Designer Toy Expo
February 4 & 5, 2023
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