Made by Coarsetoys is the Paw! vinyl toy.
There are only 50 pieces to this rare artist edition. This monkey rabbit Paw! vinyl toy comes in a solid banana carrot box topped with a felt leaf.
There will be three colorways available at the San Diego comic con including blue, yellow, and purple at $150 U.S. each or $400 for all three.
Implications - Toys are designed for adults just as much as they are for kids. With companies like Kidrobot and Mimoco on the rise, the older demographic is starting to crave designer toys to put in their homes as decor pieces. The popularity of graffiti and pop culture has inspired a culture of contemporary art-inspired toys with recognizable characters.
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The Paw! Vinyl Statue from Coarsetoys at San Diego Comic Con
Trend Themes
1. Designer Toys - There is a growing demand for designer toys among adults, who see them as decor pieces and contemporary art-inspired collectibles.
2. Adult Collectibles - Companies like Coarsetoys, Kidrobot, and Mimoco are capitalizing on the older demographic's craving for unique and limited edition toys.
3. Pop Culture Art - Graffiti and pop culture have inspired a new wave of toys featuring recognizable characters and contemporary art aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the toy industry can tap into the growing market of designer toys and create limited edition collectibles for adults.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers have the opportunity to collaborate with toy manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing designer toys.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - Companies that specialize in pop culture merchandise can expand their product offerings by venturing into the designer toy market.