DESIGNER TOY

100% Space Molly x Gary Baseman

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About this Artist

Born in Los Angeles in 1960, this first generation Polish-American artist has become one of the most recognized illustrative artists of our age. Gary received a degree in Communications from UCLA, and worked in NYC as a commercial illustrator for 10 years. His illustrations have been featured in such diverse publications as the New Yorker, Time, Esquire, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Forbes, Blab, LA Magazine, Reader's Digest, Atlantic Monthly and Newsweek. He created the artwork for Cranium, voted "Game of the Year" two years in a row by the American Internation Toy Fair and worked as the illustrator for "I Don't Need to Have Children, I Date Them: 23 Child Psychology Techniques to Use on Boys of All Ages". He has also been featured in American Illustration, AIGA, Print, The Society of Illustrators, Humor and The 100 Show. Although Gary has achieved reknown in many fields, he is probably most well known for his work as the creator and executive producer of "Teacher's Pet", a story based on his real-life dog, Hubcaps, which ran from 2000-2002, and was made into a full-length feature film in 2004. Gary has received many awards throughout his career, including the Emmy for Best Daytime Kenny Wong is a Hong Kong-based designer, illustrator, and toy artist best known for creating Molly, one of the most iconic characters in the designer toy scene. His work blends elements of nostalgia, fashion, and whimsy, often featuring doll-like figures with oversized eyes and expressive, melancholic expressions. His Most Famous Character – Molly is a little girl with a signature pout, large round eyes, and a curious attitude. She was inspired by a real child Wong met at an art exhibition. Wong’s Molly blind box series, produced in partnership with POP MART, has become one of the most successful collectible toy lines, featuring countless themed variations of the character. Beyond Molly, Wong has designed other characters and art toys, often released in limited-edition vinyl and sofubi formats. He has collaborated with brands like Disney, Coca-Cola, and Medicom Toy, as well as artists in the global designer toy community. Kenny Wong’s work has become a cornerstone of Asian designer toys, appealing to art collectors, fashion lovers, and toy enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship and unique storytelling in collectible form. Pop Mart is a Chinese toy company that sells collectible designer toys. The company is known for its "blind box" packaging, which doesn't reveal the toys inside. Pop Mart is a leader in the designer toy market and has been credited with creating the market for designer toys in China.

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  • Retail Price $18.00
  • Height 3.15"
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