# Artistically Reimagined Dog Toys The Kaws and Peanuts UT Collection Will Be Available at Uniqlo By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-ut References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/?post=3764372) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kaws/?hl=en) Brian Donnelly, better known by his artist moniker, [Kaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-x-uniqlo-winter-2025), offered his creative expertise to the new [Peanuts UT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/market-x-peanuts) 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Artistically Reimagined Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations between artists and toy manufacturers to create unique and collectible toys that appeal to both art enthusiasts and toy collectors. - **Branded Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage cross-brand collaborations to create limited-edition products that attract fans of both brands, providing a unique value proposition. - **Revamped Iconic Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Give iconic characters a fresh twist by partnering with artists or designers, offering consumers a new, visually captivating take on beloved figures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace partnerships with renowned artists to create exclusive and art-inspired toy collections, attracting niche markets and collectors. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with popular artists to develop limited-edition merchandise, creating hype and attracting fashion-forward consumers looking for unique and artistic products. - **Entertainment Licensing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Form partnerships between entertainment franchises and artists to reimagine iconic characters, expanding the reach of licensed products and appealing to both die-hard fans and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Driven Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-x-uniqlo-winter-2025.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/market-x-peanuts.md) - [Playful Tween Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justice.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Celebratory Comic Strip Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-75th-anniversary-loungefly-collection.md) - [Christmas Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-3.md) - [Pink Tonal Plush Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved.md) - [Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly.md)