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  • NEWS
    • Biography
    • COLLABORATORS
    • Awards
  • FAQ
  • Store
  • MUSIC
    • Heart~Shaped Wound - FULL ALBUM
    • Raised by Bats - FULL ALBUM!
    • BiTrektual - FULL ALBUM!
    • Riding A Black Unicorn... FULL ALBUM!1
    • Hate Lives in a Small Town - FULL ALBUM!
    • To The Bottom of the Sea - FULL ALBUM!
    • ABOUT - Raised By Bats CD
  • BOOKS
    • The Legend of Candy Claws
    • Call of the Jersey Devil
    • CHI-CHIAN
    • DEADY
    • What Is Goth?
    • Paint It Black
    • Deady Webcomic
    • Photos
  • ON-CAMERA
  • TOYS
    • TOY GALLERY
    • CUSTOM TOYS
    • TOY DESIGNS
    • Drawings
  • Photo Gallery
    • Show Fliers
  • Contact
    • LINKS
  • Calendar
  • FILMS
    • Chimerascope Films
    • Live Action
    • Stop Motion
    • Stop-Motion Reel
  • The Black Labyrinth


Voltaire started his career as a stop-motion animator. It is an art form that requires making rubber, posable models. Add to that the fact that Voltaire also creates comic books filled with colorful characters and it's probably not surprising then that Voltaire has always dreamed of seeing some of his creations made into toys.

For years his pursuit of landing a toy deal lead only to having many doors slammed in his face. Voltaire learned the hard way that toys are expensive to make and that toy companies generally don't take risks on intellectual properties unless they have millions of fans (see: Superman, Batman, Mickey Mouse, etc). However that all changed when the "designer vinyl" wave swept over the land. Designer vinyl toys are generally toys designed by artists that are made in limited runs generally ranging from 500 to 1000 pieces. Their rarity as well as the reputation of the artist involved give them their intense value with collectors and fans.

In 2004 Hong Kong's premiere vinyl toy company, Toy2R, introduced Voltaire to the world of "designer vinyl" by manufacturing a toy of his comic book character, Deady. It was an instant hit and lead to a string of other Voltaire toys including a line of "Pocket Goth" plush toys for Toy Network that were made for the games and amusement market. Those toys were available as prizes at all of the major amusement parks as well as in crane machines at Walmart, Toys R Us, etc.  

The coming years saw Voltaire make Hot Wheels cars for the Japanese market and many Deady toys including a figure made by Disney and Mindstyle (of Deady as Stitch from their film "Lilo and Stitch"), an 8-inch Deady figure by Toy2R that was co-branded with the popular on-line role-playing game AdventureQuest World as well as collaborations with the ubiquitous "Skelanimals" characters (also by Toy2R).  

 

 

Recently, bootlegs of Voltaire's toys have begun spilling out of China, a bittersweet sign that his designs are finding fans the world over.

Voltaire continues to make toys, mostly of his character, Deady and is often involved in custom toy shows.

You can see some of the toys Voltaire has designed here in the Toy Gallery section. http://www.voltaire.net/toy_gallery

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Jun17

Aurelio Voltaire in Las Vegas, NV at Scarlet (Artifice Club)

Saturday, June 17Sat, Jun 17

Artifice, Las Vegas, NV

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Jun24

Aurelio Voltaire in Los Angels at Bar Sinister!

Saturday, June 24 @ 7:00PMSat, Jun 24 @ 7:00PM

Bar Sinister @ Boardners by La Belle, Hollywood, CA

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Aurelio Voltaire in Austin, TX at Elysium

Aurelio Voltaire in Austin, TX at Elysium

Saturday, July 1Sat, Jul 1

Elysium, Austin, TX

Aurelio Voltaire @ Elysium Saturday, July 1st, 2023 Doors open at 9:00 pm Elysium is located at 705 Red River, ATX 78701 General Admission, 18+ Price includes tax and fees. You can purchase a paper ticket at Secret Oktober (5318 Menchaca Road, ATX) and get a $2 discount with credit/debit, or $3 discount with cash.

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Jun17

Aurelio Voltaire in Las Vegas, NV at Scarlet (Artifice Club)

Saturday, June 17Sat, Jun 17

Artifice, Las Vegas, NV

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Jun24

Aurelio Voltaire in Los Angels at Bar Sinister!

Saturday, June 24 @ 7:00PMSat, Jun 24 @ 7:00PM

Bar Sinister @ Boardners by La Belle, Hollywood, CA

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Aurelio Voltaire in Austin, TX at Elysium

Aurelio Voltaire in Austin, TX at Elysium

Saturday, July 1Sat, Jul 1

Elysium, Austin, TX

Aurelio Voltaire @ Elysium Saturday, July 1st, 2023 Doors open at 9:00 pm Elysium is located at 705 Red River, ATX 78701 General Admission, 18+ Price includes tax and fees. You can purchase a paper ticket at Secret Oktober (5318 Menchaca Road, ATX) and get a $2 discount with credit/debit, or $3 discount with cash.

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Aurelio Voltaire in Houston, TX at Avant Garden!

Aurelio Voltaire in Houston, TX at Avant Garden!

Sunday, July 2Sun, Jul 2

Houston, TX

Venue name and address - Avant Garden Houston age policy: All Ages Ticket prices $20 at the door.. $15 Prepay. Ends Friday before the show Advance ticket link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/havok-presents-voltaire-live-dj-whisperwish-and-more-tickets-549367522047 Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1357836238311958 Facebook page for more info. FB.com/clubhavok FB.com/DJwhisperwish

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Aurelio Voltaire in Phoenix AZ at Rebel Lounge

Aurelio Voltaire in Phoenix AZ at Rebel Lounge

Saturday, July 8Sat, Jul 8

Phoenix, AZ

Name of the venue – Rebel Lounge time doors open – 7PM Aurelio Voltaire showtime -9:30pm 21 and up (Minor allowed in with an adult, legal guardian) Ticket prices - $16/$20 Link for advance ticket sales - https://www.seetickets.us/event/AURELIO-VOLTAIRE/533211? Facebook event page- https://www.facebook.com/events/6266764603334576

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