Kidrobot has opened its first-ever store gallery in Selfridges. I’m so excited--here’s a trend I get to indulge in! According to the Kidrobot website, they are the world’s “premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys, apparel and accessories.” (Read: “grown-up boys’ toys.")
The store will feature lots of limited-edition merchandise and ultra-exclusive new releases such as Kidrobot’s Ye Olde English Dunny Series. I love the Japanese-inspired take on the UK--the series includes lots of rain references, striped suits and umbrellas.
This is a collection of 17 of art toys designed by top UK artists such as ilovedust, Clutter, Triclops, Jon Burgerman, and TADO. Kidrobot has also created an exclusive Kidrobot 16--known as as UK Punk, this uber-rare figure (limited to 300) comes complete with a Union Jack paint job and a studded belt.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Limited Edition Art Toys
- The trend of limited edition art toys offers disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and retailers to create unique collectible pieces.
- Collaborative Designer Collections
- The trend of collaborative designer collections enables artists from different backgrounds to come together and create exclusive merchandise, tapping into new markets and expanding their reach.
- Japanese-inspired Art Toys
- The trend of Japanese-inspired art toys presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to explore the fusion of Japanese aesthetic with other cultural influences, creating distinct and eye-catching collectible pieces.
Where This Applies
- Art Toy Retail
- The art toy retail industry can leverage the trend of limited edition art toys to curate unique and exclusive collections, attracting collectors and driving sales.
- Designer Collaborations
- The designer collaborations industry can capitalize on the trend of collaborative designer collections to foster creative partnerships and offer consumers one-of-a-kind products that cater to their diverse tastes.
- Pop Culture Merchandise
- The pop culture merchandise industry can tap into the trend of Japanese-inspired art toys to create captivating collectibles that appeal to fans of both Japanese and Western pop culture, opening up new market segments.
