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| All photos courtesy of brinca dada |
There's news to be had on the Dylan, the latest creation from brinca dada. Earlier this year I blogged about the Dylan here and here, and it was exciting to see this inventive follow-up to the Emerson, the wildly successful modern 1:16 scale house that launched the company. While founder and CEO Doug Rollins admits that there were production issues with the Emerson, they are committed to continuing their efforts to create products that are "beautiful and fun." (By the way, check out the brinca dada website for a sale on the Emerson now.)
Doug shared some details on the Dylan and was kind enough to satisfy my intense curiosity with some new renderings of the house and furniture. The house, which Doug says is inspired by the work of minimalist masters Paul Rudolph and Tadao Ando, looks very similar to the prototype I saw at the Gift Fair, but the main difference is that it is now not collapsible. Doug said that it came down to a safety issue so they decided to launch it as a fixed structure. Constructed in 1:16 scale and made of MDF and other woods, the Dylan features lead-free and non-toxic paints, and includes four rooms on two levels. The house will be available on the brinca dada website (and in select stores) in mid-July for $149, which is at the lower end of the range Doug shared at the Gift Fair in February. And yes, brinca dada will ship the house internationally!
Care for a peek inside?
There will be a set of 26 pieces of modern furniture, made of foamboard, for a very reasonable $14.99. While in my opinion there are some similarities to the MoMA Modern Play House pieces, the Dylan set shows more sophisticated profiles with just the right pops of color.
I personally really like the design. It's boxy, but I think the open panes give it an airiness and sense of fun. Remember, this is a toy for kids too, not just us rabid modern mini fans! I see many possibilities for modern scenes and setups, and while I am disappointed that the design no longer supports a collapsible functionality, it's not a deal-breaker for me. Heck, only one of my houses is truly collapsible (my Large VERO) and I never take advantage of this feature.
Share your own feedback on the renderings, and let me know if you have other queries. I know Doug would be more than happy to provide the answers if he can, and I look forward to seeing the house in person at the NY International Gift Fair in August.
On the Bennett, the next brinca dada offering waiting in the wings, it is still in production and Doug hopes to share more on it soon. There's also some plans in the works for the Emerson. I know we'll all stay tuned...
Very cool. I can imagine that upholstering or adding to the foam furniture could make it into something swanky!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am disappointed that it is not collapsible any more too. Did they say a specific reason as to why?
Hi Ann! I like your way of thinking! ;) Doug said that it came down to a safety issue on whether or not to go collapsible. It closed when they did not want it to, and did not stay open reliably. Probably a good move...!
ReplyDeleteI'm really sad that it's not collapsible. My house is just too small for this hobby. I was really looking forward to this. Oh well, I'll be happy to look at yours if you get it.
ReplyDeleteHey, Beth! I know, I am disappointed as well, and my house is not big enough to hold all my...houses! I'd love to get some shelving up on the wall in my basement to put some of my smaller houses. Now if I could only find the time....
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, this house reminds me of my lekman-box by ikea. It is nice and I would love to furnish it, but with other furniture than this belonging to the house. Not my cup of tea, as I said when the MOMA-furniture in cardboard was shown. But I would like to see what you put in. Will you buy it?
ReplyDeleteLots of minihugs!
Greetings from Germany
Hi Oese! It is like a big room box, right? I think the furniture is neat, but I do want to see it in person. I am definitely considering buying it, but we'll see :) Hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteGood news that they will ship internationally! I hope it soon goes for the Emerson house furniture as well. Due to the costs and lack of space in my dollhouse room I have sort of put to rest the idea of buying the Emerson house itself.
ReplyDeleteHi, Pubdoll! I had you in mind when I asked about shipping overseas! ;) There are plans in the works for the Emerson, so hopefully Doug will share that news soon.
ReplyDeleteCool! I think I will buy this house. I'm curious about the furniture. I think if I run out of room or get tired of decorating it, others will be more willing to take it off my hands since it has a smaller profile. Love that white chair in the living room set and the kitchen is cool.
ReplyDeleteHey, MC! I think I might as well, and the furniture does look pretty interesting. I'll try to convince myself that it is "small" but the reality is: I've got no place for it!!
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