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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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Aurelio Voltaire in Dallas at The Church (It'll Do)

Sunday, October 8 @ 7:00PMSun, Oct 8 @ 7:00PM

It'll Do, 4322 Elm St, Dallas, TX

It'll Do. Age is 21+, admission is $10 at the door. No advance tickets will be sold for this event Venue website: https://www.itlldoclub.com/

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Aurelio Voltaire in Denver, Colorado at The Mercury Cafe

Aurelio Voltaire in Denver, Colorado at The Mercury Cafe

Saturday, October 14Sat, Oct 14

Denver, CO

18+ Doors open at 7pm With special guests Redwing Blackbird and DJ Julian Black

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Aurelio Voltaire in Colorado Springs, CO at Fritzy's

Aurelio Voltaire in Colorado Springs, CO at Fritzy's

Sunday, October 15Sun, Oct 15

Fritzy's, Colorado Springs, CO

18+ Doors open at 7pm With Special Guests Witchlands, DJs Noizekatt, Rev and Dollbox

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Aurelio Voltaire in London at The Garage

Aurelio Voltaire in London at The Garage

Sunday, May 21Sun, May 21

The Garage, London, UK

Sun May 21 2023 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Garage 20-22 Highbury Corner London N5 1RD Under 16s with an adult Ages 14+ With Special Guests Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Sheffield at Corporation

Saturday, May 20 @ 7:00PMSat, May 20 @ 7:00PM

Corporation, Sheffield, UK

Sat May 20 2023 7:00 PM Corporation 2 Milton Street Sheffield S1 4JU £19.13 Ages 14+ With Special Guests Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Bedford at Esquires

Aurelio Voltaire in Bedford at Esquires

Friday, May 19 @ 7:00PMFri, May 19 @ 7:00PM

Esquires, Bedford, UK

Fri May 19 2023 7:00 PM Esquires 60A Bromham Road Bedford MK40 2QG £19.13 Ages 14+ With Special Guests Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Bristol at Dareshack

Aurelio Voltaire in Bristol at Dareshack

Thursday, May 18Thu, May 18

Dareshack, Bristol, UK

Thu May 18 2023 7:00 PM Dareshack Vintry Building Wine Street Bristol BS1 2BD £19.13 Ages 18+ With Special Guests, Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Newcastle at Trillian's Rock Bar

Aurelio Voltaire in Newcastle at Trillian's Rock Bar

Wednesday, May 17Wed, May 17

Trillian's Rock Bar, Newcastle, UK

Wed May 17 2023 7:00 PM Trillians Rock Bar 3 Princess Square Newcastle NE1 8ER £19.13 Ages 18+ With Special Guests Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Glasgow UK at Ivory Blacks

Aurelio Voltaire in Glasgow UK at Ivory Blacks

Tuesday, May 16Tue, May 16

Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, UK

Tue May 16 2023 7:00 PM Ivory Blacks 56 Oswald Street Glasgow G1 4PL £19.13 Ages 18+ With Special Guests Rosegarden Funeral Party

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Aurelio Voltaire in Philadelphia at GALACTIC DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CONVENTION

Aurelio Voltaire in Philadelphia at GALACTIC DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CONVENTION

Saturday, May 6Sat, May 6

Philadelphia, PA

Event website: https://dnicon.org/ More info coming soon

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Aurelio Voltaire in Boise, ID at The Shredder!

Aurelio Voltaire in Boise, ID at The Shredder!

Friday, April 28Fri, Apr 28

The Shredder, Boise, ID

Date of Show: 4-28-23 Name of Venue: The Shredder  Address of venue: 430 South 10th Street Boise, ID 83702

Ticket price: $40 VIP $20 GA (advanced sales for the next week or two are $30/$15)

Link for advance ticket sales: https://wickedwonderlandempire.square.site/product/clockwork-carnival-vip-/23?cs=true&cst=custom

https://wickedwonderlandempire.square.site/product/clockwork-carnival-general-admission-ticket/19?cs=true&cst=custom

Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/47M6QV7Ju?mibextid=N4tvPT Website for more info: https://www.facebook.com/wickedwonderlandempire?mibextid=ZbWKwL Age policy :All ages, must be 18+ to purchase a ticket, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

General Admission $15/$20. VIP $30/$40

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Aurelio Voltaire in Nashville, TN at The East Room

Aurelio Voltaire in Nashville, TN at The East Room

Saturday, April 22Sat, Apr 22

The East Room, Nashville, TN

Tickets : $20 advance / $25 at the door. 18+ up admitted.

The East Room 2412 Gallatin Ave Nashville, TN. 37206

Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1233014270631453

Ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/fascination-street-and-salvation-present-the-east-room-tickets/12910725

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Aurelio Voltaire in Seattle, WA at El Corazon!

Aurelio Voltaire in Seattle, WA at El Corazon!

Saturday, April 15Sat, Apr 15

El Corazon, Seattle WA

ALL AGES! More info here: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Aurelio-Voltaire/515654?afflky=ElCorazon

$16 adv/ $20 at the door

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Aurelio Voltaire in Portland, OR at Coffin Club!

Aurelio Voltaire in Portland, OR at Coffin Club!

Friday, April 14Fri, Apr 14

The Coffin Club, Portland, OR

More info coming soon Venue website: https://www.thecoffinclubpdx.com/

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Aurelio Voltaire in Sacramento, CA at The Historic Colonial Theatre

Aurelio Voltaire in Sacramento, CA at The Historic Colonial Theatre

Saturday, April 8Sat, Apr 8

Historic Colonial Theatre, Sacramento, CA

ALL AGES!!! 7PM Doors 7:30PM Show FEATURING ASHES FALLEN DJ CARNIROBBER Website for more info: https://www.lovehorrorevents.com/

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Aurelio Voltaire in New Orleans, LA at The Goat

Aurelio Voltaire in New Orleans, LA at The Goat

Saturday, April 1Sat, Apr 1

New Orleans, LA

Attrition Presents: Aurelio Voltaire With special guests: Vivian, Joan Bauhaus Saturday April 1st 2023 @The Goat Doors 8pm $16 ADV $20 DOS 21+advance tickets: goatshowsnola.eventbrite.com facebook page: https://fb.me/e/3wlWOHXoK

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Aurelio Voltaire in Chicago, IL at Cobra Lounge

Aurelio Voltaire in Chicago, IL at Cobra Lounge

Friday, March 31Fri, Mar 31

Cobra Lounge, Chicago, IL

ALL AGES! Tickets: $24 ADV/ $25 DOS Venue website: https://cobralounge.com/

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Aurelio Voltaire in Knoxville, TN at The Concourse

Aurelio Voltaire in Knoxville, TN at The Concourse

Saturday, March 18Sat, Mar 18

The Concourse, Knoxville, TN

ticket prices - $10 Adv / $15 DOS Age policy - all ages during Aurelio Voltaire's concert, 18 and up when Temple party starts afterwards (approx 10:30pm) advance ticket link - http://seetickets.us/a323v Facebook event page- https://www.facebook.com/events/3406687842924094 Venue website: https://concourseknox.com/

$10 Adv / $15 DOS

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Aurelio Voltaire in New Haven, CT at Cellar on the Treadwell!

Aurelio Voltaire in New Haven, CT at Cellar on the Treadwell!

Saturday, March 11 @ 8:00PMSat, Mar 11 @ 8:00PM

Cellar on the Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St building H, New Haven/ Hamden, CT

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Ticket price: $21.85

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Aurelio Voltaire in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade!

Aurelio Voltaire in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade!

Saturday, March 4Sat, Mar 4

The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

Moe info coming soon! All Ages! Tickets ADV $20/ Day of show $25

Tickets ADV $20/ Day of show $25

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Aurelio Voltaire in New York City at The Red Party

Aurelio Voltaire in New York City at The Red Party

Saturday, February 11Sat, Feb 11

The Red Party/ Mercury Lounge, Manhattan, NY

More info coming soon! Promoter instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redpartynyc/?hl=en Venue website: https://mercuryeastpresents.com/mercurylounge/page/2/

21 and up to attend Tickets $10 advance/ $15 Day of show Doors at 10pm/ Aurelio Voltaire at 11pm/ With DJs Sean Templar, Jarek and George from Black Rose Burning!

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Aurelio Voltaire in St Louis MO at The Crack Fox

Aurelio Voltaire in St Louis MO at The Crack Fox

Sunday, February 5Sun, Feb 5

The Crack Fox, St Louis, MO

21+ to enter Doors at 7pm/ Show at 8pm Tickets: Venue website: https://www.thecrackfox.com/

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Aurelio Voltaire in Mexico City at Cafe Bizarro

Aurelio Voltaire in Mexico City at Cafe Bizarro

Sunday, January 29 @ 7:00PMSun, Jan 29 @ 7:00PM

Cafe Bizarro, Mexico City

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