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Contorted Childhood Cartoons

Kizer Stone's Badass Illustrations Explore Imaginative Adventures

— May 26, 2011 — Pop Culture
When little boys play with toys, they aren't picturing innocuous images in their heads as they clash their action figures against one another, they're picturing something along the lines of these badass illustrations by Kizer Stone.

Kizer Stone's illustrations perfectly encapsulate childhood imagination and make me reminisce about the gritty and jaw-dropping adventures I used to have with my toys. (Okay, so maybe we aren't all little Frank Millers in-the-making, but when I played with my red Power Ranger, I genuinely pictured him knocking the crap out of my other action figures while spouting off some witty one-liners. Was that too much information?)

Seen here in Kizer Stone's images are some memorable childhood heroes such as Ash Ketchum, Popeye the Sailor Man, Winnie the Pooh, Woody and Buzz from Toy Story, and of course, a stoned Shaggy from Scooby Doo.
Trend Themes
1. Badass Illustrations - Opportunity for artists to create edgy and imaginative artwork that resonates with childhood nostalgia.
2. Childhood Imagination - Exploring ways to tap into and cultivate children's vivid imaginations through toys, cartoons, and storytelling.
3. Gritty Adventures - Developing action figures, comics, or animated shows that depict more intense and thrilling adventures for kids.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Providing platforms and opportunities for artists to showcase their unique and edgy illustrations.
2. Toy and Entertainment - Revamping classic toys and characters to appeal to a more adventurous and daring audience.
3. Animation and Cartoons - Creating animated shows and movies that push the boundaries of traditional children's storytelling and embrace a more mature narrative style.
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