# Anatomical Monkey Toys The Kaws Milo Toy is a Collaboration Between Two Designer Giants By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-milo-toy References: [overhours](http://www.overhours.com/?p=6394) & [bape](http://www.bape.com) The Kaws Milo Toy is the latest collaboration between Kaws and [A Bathing Ape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark). The figure features the popular Bape character Milo with Kaws' trademark features of "x" eyes and unusually shaped ears. One half of this [designer plaything](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) shows off the anatomy of the strange creature in a similar fashion to Jason Freeny's anatomical cartoon sculptures. The Kaws Milo Toy is part of [Kaws' Spring 2011 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-x-uniqlo-winter-2025). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Toys:** The trend for anatomically correct toys for children and adults alike could be exploited by toy manufacturers to create educational products or appeal to those who enjoy macabre humor. - **Designer Collaborations:** Collaborations between high-profile designers and brands have been growing in popularity, presenting opportunities for designers and retailers to tap into a wider audience. - **Pop Culture Collectibles:** Collectibles featuring popular characters and motifs from mainstream pop culture have been gaining popularity, providing a lucrative market for manufacturers and retailers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The trend for anatomical toys could spur new product lines or collaborations that cater to the growing market identifying or seeking educational toys or amusing collectibles. - **Designer Fashion:** Designer collaborations could be an innovative way for fashion brands to reach a wider audience or introduce new lines of products. - **Collectibles Retail:** Pop culture collectibles have been a growing category for retailers and could present opportunities for niche retailers to appeal to a broad range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shiny Chrome Ape Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-milo-1.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1.md) - [Pink Tonal Plush Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Miniature Vinyl Toy Collectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokies.md) - [Mascot-Centric Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-concept-tourbillon.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md)