Perverse playthings are increasing alarmingly quickly in the world of art, advertising and fashion. From twisted Barbie pictorials to perverse PSAs, it looks like toys aren't just for kids anymore.
Check out some examples in the featured gallery, but remember, perverse playthings are not (by any means) for kids.
Implications - Consumers looking to add a bit of sly humor to their lives definitely can appreciate products and artwork that deviate from the expected and the mundane. Innovations like these afford people the chance to get a chuckle from the unexpected, but also demonstrate how twisting the context of traditionally naiive creatures can create lasting images, impressions and memories. Advertisers should definitely take note of this advantage.
30 Perverse Playthings
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Naughty Doll Photography
Lauren Nieburg Captures 'BARBIE in Compromising Positions'
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Iconic Doll Controversies
The Clothesless Matchbox Barbie Calendar Provokes Legal Problems
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Obese Batman Icons
Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
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Real Barbie Dream Homes
This Pretty in Pink House is Perfectly Girly
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Placenta Teddy Bears
The 'Doing It for the Kids' Exhibition Honors the Life-Sustaining Organ
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Perverse Playthings
The Art Directors Club of Hungary Makes Good Toys Go Bad
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Controversial Doll Set-Ups
Mutated Barbie & Ken Figurines at the Altered Barbie Exhibition 2010
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Naughty Playroom Photography
Maya Nightingale's 'Ou, Daddy, Ou...' is Playfully Sexy
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Dia de los Muertos Toys
Day of the Dead Living Dead Dolls Are a Macabre Way to Celebrate
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Bear Imposters
The 'Fiat 500 Black Jack' Ads Will Reveal Your Darker Side
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Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
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Sexualizing Children's Toys
Teddy Bears Strip in Disturbing Ad
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'Women of the Cloth' Dolls
Episcopal Priest Barbie Tells Secretary Barbie Who's Who
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Subverted Toy Installations
The Ken Kagami 'TOYS'A'SS' Collection is Uber-Strange
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Internship Dolls
Barbie the Intern Works Just Like Everyone Else
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Vampire Teddy Bears
Toys That'll Keep Them Screaming by GashlyCrumbTentacles
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Dieting TV Dolls
The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike
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X-Rayed Playthings
‘Scan Toys' is a Visual Arts Exhibition
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Teddy Bear Cruelty Ads
The Vision Conference Examines Consumer Shifting in a Changing Market
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Teddy Bear Traitors
The 'Tell Me Your Secrets' Bear Spills Children's Inner Thoughts
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Horror Stuffed Animals
Matt Kirkland's Dissected Toys
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Double Headed Dolls
Mariana Monteagudo Makes Unique Toys
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Teddy Bears for Grown-Ups
The Wollip-Bear Pillow
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Thrown-Up Teddy Bears
Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor Sculptures will make you Gag
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Psychotic Bear Games
The Naughty Bear Video Game Trailer Shows a Seriously Deranged Character
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Killer Teddy Bear Videos
The 'Dawn of the Ted' Video is Gory & Entertaining
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Conjoined Stuffed Animals
These Two-Headed Teddy Bears are Both Creepy and Cute
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Mutant Teddy Bears
The Mortimer Mutated Bear is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
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Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
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Explosive Plushies
Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are Color Explosions
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Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
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Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
Barbie Celebrates Fashion Icon Claudia Schiffer with New Doll
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
The Barbie x Ruggable Collab Shares Sophisticated Styles for the Home
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Decayed Car Playsets
Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Features Stylistically Aged Designs
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
Scented Marshmallow Plushies
Build-A-Bear's Make-Your-Own PEEPS Collection Features Bunnies
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Cheeky Teddy Bear Bags
Acne Studios' Pink Teddy Bear Bag Features a Tiny Denim Cap
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Immersive Dollhouse Candles
Homesick's Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Shares Rose and Jasmine Notes
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Barbie Pink Tones Detail the Latest SB Force 58 Sneaker
Paranormal Fashion Dolls
The Monster High Annabelle Doll Was Inspired by The Conjuring
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Inclusive Barbie Dolls
Barbie® Introduces Its First Doll with Down Syndrome
Doll Movie-Themed Popcorns
Propercorn Debuts Limited Popcorn Packs Inspired by Barbie the Movie
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Stunning Doll-Themed Luggages
Béis Unveils a Barbie-Inspired Luggage Collection in Three Colorways
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
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SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Gummy Candy Collaboration Toys
The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Products are Cute
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Glamorous Collector Dolls
Barbie by American Girl Pays Homage to the Original Barbie
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Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
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Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
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Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
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Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
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These Marsper x Gucci Figurines Sport Archival Looks
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Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
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The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
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Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Playful Interactive Galleries
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Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
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90s Toy Holiday Trees
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Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Wacky Ice Cream Games
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Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
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ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
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Sporty All-pink Sneakers
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Adaptive Intimate Collections
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Educational Candy Toy Products
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Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Iconic Doll Movie Cars
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Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
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Doll-Themed Pink Paints
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Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures
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Enchanted Potion Dolls
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Artist-Designed Pride Capsules
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Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
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Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
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Magical Mischief Games
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