This top list of primate inspirations showcases ads, toys and art that were created with a funky monkey motif. From animatronic apes to political sock monkeys, the furry creatures featured in this top list have infiltrated almost every sector of society.
These primate inspirations bring the jungle creatures to you. The gorillas, orangutans and monkeys featured here almost make me forget the horrors of the monkey overlords in Planet of the Apes.
61 Primate Inspirations
58
Gorilla Boyfriends
Masuimi Max's Bizarre Interspecies Cover Shoot
57
Punk Apes With Piercings
The Workshop Monkey Shinez
56
Cadbury Guerilla Marketing
Dairy Milk Gorilla Ad
55
Bizarre Wildlife Photography
Mikel Uribetxeberria Creates Surreal Images in ‘Animalia'
54
London Zoo Trying to Teach Monkeys to Stop Stealing Mobile Phones
53
Japan's New Fashion Brand-A Bathing Ape
52
Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
51
Monkeys As Children
Monkids
50
Viral Wonderbra Ad
Cadbury Gorilla Spoof
49
Animatronic Apes
“Alive” Chimp Robot Means No Monkey Business
48
Political Sock Monkeys (UPDATE)
TheSockObama Discontinued, Racist
47
Racist Commercials
Barack Obama is a Monkey in Japanese Ad
46
Screaming Ape-arel
Christopher Kane's Fierce Angry Gorilla Tees Spark Conversation
45
Primate Cover Art
Banksy Graces the Cover of Time Out London Magazine
44
Gorilla Masked Models
The Bronx Zoo Drawing Classes
43
Human Rights For Apes
Chimp To Be Declared Human
42
Robotic Arms For Monkeys
Mind-Controlled Appendage Used Successfully by Apes
41
Personified Primates
James Quantz Jr. Creates Fun Photographs of Humonkeys
40
Riverdancing Chimpanzees
Arby's Commercial
39
Mysterious Gorilla Campaigns
The King Kong 360 Ride from Universal Studios Makes Legends Real
38
Pixelated Paintings
Annie Drew Paints One Pixel at a Time Using a Matchstick
37
Anatomical Monkey Art
'Age of Anxiety' By Troels Carlsen Celebrates the Apes
36
Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
35
Joker-Monkey Mashups
The Why So Curious George Shirt and Print Channels the Dark Knight Villain
34
Steampunk Primate Craniums
The Lisa Black Vervet Monkey Skull is Spine Chilling
33
Monkeys As Waiters
Primate Restaurant in Japan
32
Tattooed Primates
Inked Monkeys, Apes & Gorillas Show Evolution of Body Mods
31
Wine For Activism
Monkey Around With 'Grapes for Apes' And Save Orangutans
30
Guerrilla Album Campaigns
UltraSuperNew's ‘The Last Shadow Puppets' Promo
29
Chimp Smart
Chimps Chump College Students in Memory Test
28
Alien Monkey People
Jun Takahashi Creates Fluffy White Human Hybrids
27
Monkey Sweaters
Attiladesign's Cheeky Applique Top Lets You Hug a Primate
26
Primate TV Hosts
Noel Edmonds Pitches Monkey-Hosted Trivia Show 'Beat the Monkey'
25
Primate Portrayals
The Jill Greenberg 'Monkey Portraits' Series
24
Orangutan Intensive Care Units
Primate Hospital Patients Are Ridiculously Cute
23
Prodigious Rubber Primates
The Fat Monkey Debuts at the Pixelshow 2010 Conference
22
Gorilla Chic Fashion
Primate Stands Out in Lou Box's Ultra Hip 'Retro Revisited'
21
Humanimal Masterpieces
Hand-Painted Chinese Chimps Inspired by Classic Art
20
Gorilla Riding
Nate Fizzell Paints Vividly Emotional Stories of Eccentric People
19
Wearable Sock Monkeys
Why, You Ask? Because Apparently There is a Niche for Everything
18
Miniature Monkey Banks
Hide Your Money in this Cute Baby Milo Bank
17
Virals Gone Ape
Super Chill Monkey Does Hollywood
16
Monkey Thoughts Control Robots
Cognitive Powers of Apes for Tech
15
Anatomical Monkey Toys
The Kaws Milo Toy is a Collaboration Between Two Designer Giants
14
Primate Rehab
The Great Ape Project Gives Chimps a Fresh Start
13
Twittering Primates
The Lucky Monkey Tests the Mind of a Computer Using a Chimpanzee
12
Primate Phone Docks
The Julius Dance Machine Lets You Monkey Around
11
Primate Film Directors
The Chimpcam Movie Was Filmed by Monkeys
10
Primate Producers
Capucine the Monkey is the First Non-Human Film Maker
9
Monkey-Loving Photography
PRIMATES from Neha Mirchandani Follows Humans Ancestors
8
Swingin' Sock Monkeys
Artists Remake Childhood Toy
7
Proverb Primates
KRonikle Mini Sculptures Include Variations of Wise Monkeys
6
Monkey Companions
Michael Stevenson's 'The Hyena Men' Shows off Man's New Best Friend
5
Jungle Wire Tamers
Cable Monkey Organizes Your Clutter, Cures Sadness
4
Studying Primate Alcoholism
Vervet Monkeys Steal Drinks, Reveal Clues About Human Drinking Habits
3
Monkey Suits to Scare Real Monkeys
Lucknow Railyway Security
2
Silly Super-Simians
Screaming Monkey Slingshot Flies Through the Air When Launched from Fingers
1
Retired Primate Sanctuaries
Chimp Haven Charity
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Interactive K-Pop Film Toys
Furby Furblets KPop Demon Hunters Take After Favorite Characters
Fluffy Plush Collectibles
Disney's Urupocha‑chan Line Taps into the Collectible Craze
Crossover Charm Collectibles
The Labubu × Sanrio Collab Sees Iconic Characters in Costume
Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Designer Toy Exhibitions
MONSTERS by Monsters Now and Then Marks LABUBU’s 10th Anniversary
Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs
Crocs Introduces a Themed The Simpsons Classic Clog
Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups
Anthropic Took Over a NYC Newsstand to Welcome Slowing Down & Thinking
Collectible Philosopher Figures
PIX! Plato Unboxes One of Three Ancient Greek Thought Leaders
Remixed Nail Polish Collections
The OPIcons Collection Reimagines Iconic Shades Like Funny Bunny
Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers
adidas' Samba LT Makes Up its Cow Print Pack
Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections
Colorful Plush-Inspired Sneakers Unite Character and Comfort
Japanese T-Shirt Designs
A BATHING APE® x ©SAINT Mxxxxxx Team Up for a Fourth Time
Cartoon-Joint Collaborative Clogs
Crocs Introduces an Eeyore Classic Clog Silhouette
Pet Caretaking-Focused Plush Collections
Build-A-Bear Has Introduced Its Promise Pets Collection
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences
Petco Introduces the Cheeky 'My Human' Product Line
Snack Crisp Collectibles
Pringamabobs is a New Line of Characters Inspired by Stacked Crisps
Co-Branded Toy Collections
Spin Master Has Partnered with the Hidden Pigeon Company
Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections
The Reebok X Sesame Street Sneaker Collection is Playful
Character-Inspired Streetwear
BAPE x Sanrio SS26 Collection Shows Kuromi and Hello Kitty Motifs
Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps
Nao Tamura Designed the Tiki Lamp Shaped like a Bird
Humanoid Chore Robots
The MindOn Unitree G1 Performs Tasks Without Teleoperation
Plushie Keychain Collectibles
The LINE FRIENDS Plushie Keychains are Playful and Expressive
Monochromatic Cartoon Clogs
The Simpsons x Crocs Classic Clog Pays Homage to the Cartoon
AI-Satirical Ad Spots
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Tech Hype
Cartoon Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas Stan Smith x Spongebob Squarepants Collection Bring New Looks
Retro Athletic Pet Accessories
The Adidas Originals Pet Accessories Collection is Extra-Cute
Animated Streetwear Capsules
The Simpsons x Family Mart Capsule Celebrates Playful Everyday Style
Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles
KIMMON Collectibles Combine Style with Self-Expression
AI Companion Toys
Haivivi Announced the Launch of a Full Core Product Line and Brand-New Toys
Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles
POP MART Unveiled the MONSTERS × One Piece Series Figures
Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts
The Conceptual XPLRA 1.0 by Vivek Kaushal is Pokémon-Inspired
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules
PUMA x E.T. Collection Has Nostalgic Graphics Through Footwear and Apparel
Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear
Kith Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts Comic Strip
Vibrant Interactive Digital Artworks
Yinka Ilori Partnered with Google Arts & Culture Lab
Cuddly Audio Toys
Cuddle Tonies Share Family-Friendly Stories and Soothing Sounds
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Beloved Plush Character Toys
Build-A-Bear Presents the New Collectible Sanrio Capsule
Biomimetic Companion Pandas
An’An is a Wool-Covered Robotic Panda That Responds to Hugs and Touch
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Pop Mart Present the Monsters Collection
Witchy Plush Bears
Wicked-Themed Care Bears Reimagine Iconic Characters as Plush Collectibles
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs
Armitron and Peanuts Worldwide Launch a Stunning Capsule
Anime Franchise-Inspired T-Shirts
Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Recordable Otter Toys
Slumberkins' Otter Helps Kids Feel Connected to Love Ones No Matter How Far
Monkey-Shaped Cat House
Monkey Cat House Alters Pet Furniture into a Sculptural Interior Object
Playful Football T-Shirt Designs
HOMAGE Unveiled The Simpsons x NFL Collections
Anime Baseball Gloves
Monkey D. Luffy RARE Edition Baseball Glove by Absolutely Ridiculous
Spirited Museum Fragrances
Osmo Translated Sculpture and Sound into the Electric Harmony Fragrance
Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo UT Launch A Whimsical Collection
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Genevieve's Playhouse Line
Sneaker-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
Nike Introduces the New Graphic Panda Dunk T-Shirts
GenAI Mascot Campaigns
Fiverr's Prompt and Punishment Introduces AI-Generated Garry
Animal-Human Translation Concepts
FORMD Designs the Hamani Concept of Communication
Elegant Jungle Motif Textiles
CB2 Collaborated with Matthew Williamson for a Thematic Print
Furry Fidget Companions
Tangle's Furry Fidget Friends are Soft, Tactile and Bendable
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Anime-Themed Sports Merch
The One Piece x NBA Crossover Adds Basketball-Themed Collectibles
Biomimetic Fashion Lines
Nonhuman Life is a Collection by P.Andrade Inspired by Organic Forms
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Expressive Plush Toys
Mood Bears Encourage All Ages to Talk About Their Feelings
Cult Movie-Inspired Collector's Sets
Fisher-Price Debuts a Film-Inspired Little People Collector
Humanoid Robot Innovations
EngineAI Presents Its Innovations at the World Robot Conference 2025
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Presents the Doraemon Meets the Louvre Series
Graphic Sci-Fi Apparel
Star Wars x Graniph SS26 Collection Features Character-Driven Designs
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Limited-Edition Titan-Inspired Soaps
Dr. Squatch Launches 'Godzilla Grit' and 'Kong Krush'
At-Home Emotion Toolkits
The Creatures Full of Feelings Parenting Toolkit Explores Big Emotions
Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns
IKEA UK Introduces the Adorable Life in Stitches Campaign
Playful Character Graphic Apparel
The Monsters Collection Brings Labubu & Friends to UNIQLO
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
Plush-Inspired Perfumes
Three Squishmallows Fragrances Debuted with Mood-Boosting Scents
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Comic Strip-Inspired Earbuds
The Skullcandy x Peanuts Collab Features the Dime Evo Buds
Cult Film-Inspired Kid's Fashion
Mini Rodini Launches a Capsule, Inspired by the E.T.
Thailand-Inspired Wellness Exhibitions
KAWS Presents the KAWS: HOLIDAY THAILAND Exhibition
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Dog-Shaped Furniture Sets
Elanco’s Pet Collection Turns Flea Awareness into Sculptural Seating
Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains
PG Tips Monkey Collectible Debuted at London Fashion Week
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Touch-Responsive Robotic Pets
The OwlBear AI Pet Robot Has 16-Point Bionic Skin
Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms
Endangered Animals Lip Balm Links Beauty to Wildlife Awareness
Animated Footwear Campaigns
Vivobarefoot Unveils Free Your Feet Campaign Through Joyful Animation
TV Show-Inspired Sneakers
PUMA Presents the SQUID Game Palermo Sneaker Model with Netflix
Nostalgic Show-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Pingu Set it Dreamed Up by BrickArtisan24639
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Kids Cozy Animal Slippers
L.L.Bean Introduces Playful 3D Character Footwear for Kids
Artful Motion Toy Sculptures
Nina Chanel Abney Bravo Figures Capture Everyday Icons
Book Series-Inspired Collectibles
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Warrior Cats Merchandise Line
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Japanese Fabrics-Inspired Clothing Lines
Human Assembly Taps Traditionally Woven Japanese Fabrics
Museum-Inspired Art Toys
Met x Kidrobot Dunny Alters Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers into a Figure
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
Sessionable Sake Beverages
Snow Monkey Sake Remix Shares East-Meets-West Flavors & Low ABV
Emotional Exploration Plushes
Emotional Baggage by Solobo Toys Helps Kids with Playful Expression
Hippo-Shaped Chocolates
A Viral Baby Pygmy Hippo Inspired M&S Food's Hiccup the Hippo Easter Treat
Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear
The Petit Lem Tropicana Collection Spotlights Vibrant Prints
Innovative Commercial Building Projects
MOTIVE Inc. Tackles the TANUKI NOBORU Bldg.
Character Apparel Collection
POP MART UNIQLO THE MONSTERS Collection Features LABUBU Apparel
Children's Entertainment-Inspired Nail Polishes
ORLY Color Labs Partners with Yo Gabba Gabbaland!
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Scientific Character Charts
Pixar a Bug’s Life Botanical Guide Labels Characters with Real Species
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Art-Inspired Apparel
Keith Haring x Albino Preto Ap Capsule is a Limited Collaboration Collection
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles
BAPE and Transformers Join on a Collection of BE@RBRICKs
Expressive 3D-Printed Figures
Solobo Emotion Friends Help Kids Explore Feelings Through Play
Festive Humanoid Campaigns
Humanoid Launched a HMND 01 Gift Wrapping Video
Curated Dog Toys
Playology Provides Toy Suggestions Based on Dog Needs
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Otherworldly Wooden Art
Donald Wasswa's Wooden Sculptures Conjure Futuristic Speculative Creatures
Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos
FIAT Collaborated with Romero Britto on an Auto Design
Film-Inspired Crystalline Figurines
Swarovski Created a Sparkling Set of Minion Figures
Animal-Tracking Plush Toys
Fahlo Fuses Playful Technology and Wildlife Conservation
Artist Hometown-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch the Gazelle City Series
Naming Inspiration Tools
Epic Baby Names Curates Myth-Inspired Options From Homeric Epics
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Frog Inspired Clogs
The ESENES Frog Clogs Bring Sculptural Amphibian Detailing to Footwear
Viral Monkey Support Initiatives
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Donates to Support Punch the Monkey
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Asian Film-Themed Promotions
Crocs Launches a Media-Themed Monsoon Campaign in Southeast Asia
Daily Motivation Tools
Inspirely Delivers Personalized Quotes and Reminders for Daily Inspiration
Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
The Spongebob Squarepants x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit Reimagines a Classic
Whimsical Spirit Art Shows
Otani Workshop Anima at Perrotin New York Captures Animism Through Clay
Wildlife Conservation Decor Ranges
The IKEA SANDLÖPARE Collection is African Savannah-Inspired
Blind Box Frog Toys
Sapo Concho Blind Box Toys by Bad Bunny Celebrate Puerto Rican Culture
Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts
Fabricio Auler Designs the Playful Apego Modular Pouf
Philanthropy Art Marketplaces
TheFaunaClub Connects Wildlife Conservation With Art And Giving
Cause-Focused Brand Campaigns
This Year, Mini Rodini Challenged Black Friday