# Crying Cartoon Clown Figurines These KAWS 'Passing Through' Sad Clown Toys are Morbidly Tearful By M | Published 2013-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sad-clown References: [thecapitalofcool](http://www.thecapitalofcool.com/kaws-companion-passing-trough/) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/originalfake) For those who are fascinated by sad clowns, these tearful clown figurines are a darkly grim collector's item. Created in massive quantities for an art exhibit at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, these [KAWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved) 'Passing Through' Companion clown figurines are sadly cheerless. With a cartoonish design, these clown figurines feature a sad sculpted body sitting shirtless on a tiny wooden box. With an over-sized head and curly clown side hair, these sad clown figurines sit hunched over with their hands covering their 'X' eyes, as if in the middle of crying. These clown figurines also seem to take design inspiration from [Disney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) famous Mickey Mouse for the gloves and comically large round shoes. They are available in several color schemes including blue and gray, gray and green and all black. The KAWS 'Passing Through' Companions, despite their depressing appearance, are extremely popular have been made into key chains and featured on t-shirts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sad Clown Collectibles:** Creating collectible items featuring sad clown designs presents a unique opportunity for disrupting the collectibles market. - **Cartoon-inspired Figurines:** Capitalizing on the popularity of cartoon-inspired designs could lead to innovative figurines that resonate with modern consumers. - **Emotional Design Aesthetics:** Exploring the use of emotional design aesthetics, such as sadness and melancholy, in product design can create a disruptive and intriguing consumer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Exhibitions:** Integrating sad clown-themed collectibles into art exhibits presents an opportunity for incorporating unconventional and thought-provoking artwork. - **Collectibles Market:** Introducing sad clown figurines as a unique category within the collectibles market can attract collectors looking for distinctive and emotionally resonant items. - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Integrating sad clown-inspired designs into fashion and merchandise, such as key chains and t-shirts, can cater to consumers seeking unique and edgy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Tonal Plush Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Installation-Inspired Vinyl Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-1.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Nostalgic Blind Toy Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello.md) - [Personalized Artful Vinyl Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-yourself-nowhere.md) - [Flower-Scented Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cry-babies-magic-tears-happy-flowers.md)