Designer toys are artist toys.
Toys designed by artists.
They are almost always small-sized figurines, manufactured in limited series, with materials such as resin, vinyl and wood.
It is a trend that emerged in the late 90s, in Hong Kong.
It soon spread around the world, becoming a fashion, a style and a generational inspiration.
Kokeshi Doll Andy Warhol, by Becky Kemp. We have it in our SHOP.
Artist toys to collect
Illustrators, graphic designers, comic book artists and animators were the first to fall in love with this new form of artistic expression, halfway between fan collecting and neo-Pop.
Soon painters, sculptors and multimedia creators of all kinds joined the party.
Today, many of the most important commercial brands and communication and entertainment companies reserve a small part of their advertising investments for the production of collectible designer toys. 
Eggcup Salvador and Frida, by Ingela P Arrhenius for OMM Design. We have very few pieces left in our SHOP.
Revolution in the toy industry
According to journalist Gregory Schmidt, in an article published in the newspaper The New York Times, is a growing trend that is revolutionizing the toy industry worldwide, forcing traditional manufacturers to take more care in the design and artistic character of their products.
In the same article, cartoonist and famous rock poster artist Frank Kozik, who now works as creative director at designer toy company Kidrobot, says that lots of talented cartoonists are getting offers in the industry. 
Kokeshi Doll Dalí and Kokeshi Doll Mondrian, by Becky Kemp. You have a date with them HERE and HERE.
Artists like Amanda Visell, Nathan Jurevicius, Tim Biskup, Tara McPherson, Gary Baseman, James Jarvis, David Horvath, Mark Nagata… or our wonderful Plom Girls: Ingela P Arrhenius and Becky Kemp.
Good news for contemporary art lovers for kids!
