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Zim & Gir on The Pig : Invader Zim [41]
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Nickelodeon art toys are collectible designer figures inspired by the network’s iconic cartoons and characters. These toys often feature creative reinterpretations of beloved shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Ren & Stimpy, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Brands like Kidrobot and Funko create stylized vinyl toys featuring characters in exaggerated or minimalist forms. Medicom Toy has produced limited-edition SpongeBob SquarePants BE@RBRICK figures, blending pop culture with collectible fashion. Urban and Graffiti-Inspired Designs – Some Nickelodeon art toys incorporate street art aesthetics, featuring spray-painted textures, neon colors, or abstract forms. Certain designers take a more avant-garde approach, distorting characters or reimagining them in unexpected ways, such as grotesque versions of Ren & Stimpy or abstract interpretations of Rugrats. Collaborations with brands like Supreme and Uniqlo have resulted in unique Nickelodeon-themed toys and figures with high-end appeal.Pop! Vinyl by Funko is one of the most recognizable and successful collectible toy lines in the world. Launched in 2010, these figures feature a distinctive design with oversized heads, small bodies, and minimal facial features, often with black, round eyes. The line covers a vast range of characters from movies, TV shows, video games, anime, sports, and pop culture. Despite their mass-market nature, Funko Pops have influenced the designer toy scene by popularizing vinyl collectibles, introducing mainstream audiences to the joy of collecting, and occasionally collaborating with artists for unique, stylized designs.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
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