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Universal Pictures, primarily known as a major film studio, is also an influential player in the art toy industry through licensing its iconic characters to various designer toy brands and manufacturers. The studio owns a vast catalog of beloved franchises, including Jurassic Park, Universal Monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, etc.), Back to the Future, E.T., and Minions, many of which have been reimagined as collectible art toys. Universal collaborates with well-known toy companies such as Super7, Mondo, Funko, NECA, Medicom Toy, and Kidrobot to produce limited-edition vinyl figures, sofubi (soft vinyl), and other stylized collectibles. These collaborations often reinterpret classic characters in unique artistic styles, ranging from retro-inspired designs to modernized, high-end collectibles aimed at serious collectors. Funko is an American company known for producing licensed pop culture collectibles, most notably its Pop! Vinyl figures. Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker and later sold to Brian Mariotti, Funko started with bobbleheads before evolving into a global powerhouse in the collectible toy industry. Pop! Vinyl Line (2010–Present) – The company’s most famous product, featuring stylized figures with oversized heads, covering franchises from movies, TV shows, video games, sports, anime, and more. Funko has partnerships with Disney, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime studios, music artists, and sports leagues, making it one of the most diverse collectible brands. The company produces various collectibles, including Dorbz – Smaller, rounder figures with a smiling aesthetic. Funko Soda – Vinyl figures packaged in a soda can-style container. Funko Gold – Premium stylized figures, mainly for sports and music icons. Board Games & NFTs – Expanding into digital and tabletop gaming spaces. Retail & Fan Culture – Funko has flagship stores, exclusive online drops, and a massive presence at conventions like SDCC, NYCC, and ECCC. Funko has democratized collecting, making it more accessible with affordable pricing and an endless variety of figures. While not an art toy brand, its influence has helped mainstream vinyl figure Super7’s ReAction Figures are a line of 3.75-inch action figures inspired by the retro Kenner-style toys of the late 1970s and 1980s. These figures feature simple five points of articulation and vintage-style packaging, appealing to both nostalgic collectors and new fans of pop culture collectibles. The ReAction line is known for its retro aesthetic, limited articulation, and highly detailed sculpting that captures the essence of the characters while maintaining a vintage toy feel. Super7 frequently collaborates with artists and brands to release exclusive color variants and special editions, making them popular among collectors. Super7 is a well-known designer toy company and pop culture brand that has carved a unique niche in the world of art toys and collectibles. Founded in San Francisco in 2001, Super7 began as a magazine focused on Japanese kaiju (monster) toys and gradually evolved into a toy producer, known for blending nostalgia with creative, modern design. Founded in 2001 as a magazine devoted to the obsessive-compulsive world of Japanese toy collecting, Super7 embarked on a mission to become the premiere outlet for information and reference for the obscure oddities of the toy universe. The success of the magazine immediately led to Super7 collaborating with Japanese toy manufacturers to create exclusive toys and various special editions, evolving over time to Super7 designing and manufacturing its own collectible toys. Super7’s philosophy is to make products— toys, books, magazines, t-shirts, and even their own retail store in San Francisco— that its collector founders would want, resulting in Super7’s products being recognized by fans as original, unique, and most of all, genuine.