DesignerCon 2018 Guide: Getting Ready

It’s November, which means my favorite time of year is approaching. Fall is here, the leaves are brown and a young woman’s mind turns to show exclusives! That’s right, it’s time for DesignerCon. Rich and I have been attending and/or vending at DCon since the beginning. We’ve seen the designer toy convention grow from five aisles of vendors to a sprawling event that can’t be contained by the Pasadena Convention Center. Last year we said good-bye to Pasadena. The lovely city streets, the quiet walk back to the hotel, the sushi restaurant with tiny floating boats in lieu of a conveyer belt. I’ll miss you all! This year is a…