Brian Donnelly, better known by his artist moniker, Kaws, offered his creative expertise to the new Peanuts UT collection of collectible plush toys.
The the toys are a revitalized version of Charlie Brown's iconic dog, Snoopy. Rather than having the lovable character's usually round eyes, the Kaws version features large "XX" marks. As this is a staple of many of the artist's former works, his mark is instantly clear to fans. In addition, the toys within the Kaws and Peanuts UT collection also feature co-branded collars, which make the collaborate effort known.
Consumers can expect the toys to become available on April 28th, for a retail price that will range "between $14.90 and $39.90 USD."
Artistically Reimagined Dog Toys
The Kaws and Peanuts UT Collection Will Be Available at Uniqlo
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