# Mutant Mammal Toys The Paw! Vinyl Statue from Coarsetoys at San Diego Comic Con By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-vinyl-san-diego-comic-con References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/coarsetoys-paw-spectrum-version/) & [coarsetoys](http://www.coarsetoys.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1) and Mimoco on the rise, the older demographic is starting to crave [designer toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Toys:** There is a growing demand for designer toys among adults, who see them as decor pieces and contemporary art-inspired collectibles. - **Adult Collectibles:** Companies like Coarsetoys, Kidrobot, and Mimoco are capitalizing on the older demographic's craving for unique and limited edition toys. - **Pop Culture Art:** Graffiti and pop culture have inspired a new wave of toys featuring recognizable characters and contemporary art aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the toy industry can tap into the growing market of designer toys and create limited edition collectibles for adults. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to collaborate with toy manufacturers to create unique and visually appealing designer toys. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies that specialize in pop culture merchandise can expand their product offerings by venturing into the designer toy market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [NFT-Inspired Vinyl Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbored-vinyl-art-toys.md) - [Viral Hippo Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-collectible.md) - [Mutating YouTuber Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Rapper-Approved Blind Box Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapo-concho-blind-boxes.md) - [Toy Collectible Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designercon.md) - [Installation-Inspired Vinyl Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-1.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md)