# Artist-Designed Plush Toys VERDY Releases a New Stuffed Animal Character Named 'VISTY' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visty References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/12/verdy-visty-plush-toy-release-info) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/verdy/) Multidisciplinary artist [VERDY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdy-3) has unveiled his newest [collectible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears), a [plush toy character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu) named 'VISTY.' According to the artist, the playful piece was created to celebrate his solo 'RISE ABOVE' exhibit in Tokyo, Japan. The toy itself is a cuddly, monster-like character featuring a subdued color scheme consisting of green, blue, pink, and yellow hues. In addition, VISTY is made from several different materials; its arms, legs, and head come in a unique fur fabric, while its belly and feet feature a ribbed suede material. Other notable details include VISTY's bright white eyes, metallic silver claws, and two large front teeth. The new plush toy will be released through a lottery on December 9, the final day of VERDY's 'RISE ABOVE' exhibition. Image Credit: VERDY ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Artist-designed Plush Toys:** The popularity of artist-designed plush toys is on the rise, creating opportunities for new collaborations and limited edition releases. - **'RISE ABOVE' Exhibitions:** Combining art exhibitions with limited edition product releases, such as plush toys, provides an innovative and memorable experience for attendees. - **Unique Toy Materials:** Experimenting with different materials for toy construction can lead to exciting and disruptive creations that capture the attention of collectors and consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Collectibles:** Artists and art galleries can forge new revenue streams by creating and selling limited edition plush toys alongside exhibitions and other events. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can leverage the popularity of artist-designed plush toys to create new product lines and collaborations. - **Branded Merchandise:** Companies and organizations can create buzz and build brand loyalty by commissioning limited edition artist-designed plush toys as merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish Speaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdy-3.md) - [NFT-Based Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends.md) - [Collectible Artist-Backed Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry-1.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Global Popstar-Artist Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bermensch.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Ribbon Graphic Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bott-verdy.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md)