2023-09-15 23:00:00
Today we are going to talk regarding one of the most popular collectibles. Because it was produced in limited quantities and are often not reproduced. The price of some of them is as high as hundreds of thousands! Its name is “Art Toy”.
If you want to know what Art Toy is, where it came from, and why it is so popular. If you’re ready, let’s go watch it together!
Art Toy, a toy that looks like a work of art
First of all, let’s explain what an Art Toy is. An Art Toy, or in the West it is called a Designer Toy, is a toy in the form of art. designed by artist They are often produced in limited quantities because they are produced by the artists themselves. That’s why some Art Toys cost as much as one hundred thousand baht. That’s because the number is limited. and was designed by the artist.
Art toys can be made from many materials, including wood, steel, and resin, but the most popular are plastic and vinyl Or even latex glue or velvet can be used to create the same work. Moreover, sometimes various dolls are used in sewing.
Most of the time, Art Toys often incorporate pop culture or people’s values in order to easily reach the audience. For this reason, Art Toy is very popular. Moreover, they are different from general toys.
That’s because most Art Toys that are designed and produced do not have a story to support them. This is different from general figures or models that are usually made from prototypes in cartoons, games, or famous movies. Also, as mentioned, Art Toys are usually produced in limited quantities.
Generally, only 10–100 Art Toys will be produced, and no more than 1,000 will be produced. The value of “rare” and “limited” is instantly diminished. The value of limited edition products is the essence of Art Toy.
Moreover, the value of Art Toy has the potential to increase in the future. If it is the work of a famous artist or if there is increasing demand in the market over a period of time. You can call it an “asset”, a type of collectible.
Okay.. After getting to know Art Toy briefly, next we will talk regarding its origins.
History of Art Toy
Back in 1995, Hong Kong artist “Raymond Choy” created the famous Qee series. The collectible toys were shaped like humans. But with the heads of various animals such as bears, cats, rabbits and monkeys, which is considered the beginning of Art Toy.
And regarding four years later, Art Toy became widely known for the work of Michael Lau, who organized a series of Gardeners pieces inspired by the G.I. Joe movies. But modify the character to make it more eye-catching with tattoos. Ear piercing and carrying a skateboard This combination of Pop Calture and street lifestyle makes it more accessible to people.
There are also world-class American companies such as Kidrobot that launched the “Dunny Series” and Japanese company Medicom Toys that created Bearbrick or the Bearbrick that is famous all over the world. It’s a mix of art and toys.
This point caused the creation of Art Toy Culture and trade ripples. In addition, museums and galleries all over the world have turned their attention and are actively exhibiting Art Toys. It has even been defined that Art Toy is a new form of artistic expression. and has been popular for a long time
After getting to know Art Toy and its history. Let’s take a closer look at the popularity of Art Toys and speculative collecting!
A deeper dive into the popularity and speculation of Art Toy.
As mentioned earlier, Art Toy was produced in limited quantities. and was designed by an artist, resulting in a high price But besides that There are still reasons why Art Toy is popular as follows:
Art Toy has innovative and limitless formats. That’s because each artist is unique in their work. There may be a mix of collectible toys with famous movies or cartoons. or a collaboration between a product brand and a company producing collectible toys. As a result, collectors want to own Art Toys. The technology hidden in Art Toys by Art Toy manufacturers has embedded interesting technology to give collectors the most exclusive experience, such as putting a secret code into a random box. When buyers scan the code, they will be able to experience exclusive online content. The thrill of randomness! Another interesting thing is The opener will not be able to know what is in the box. That’s why it’s exciting. And it’s another charm of Art Toy. It can be a special one with only a 10 percent chance of being found or an ordinary one. Because of this surprise, people like to take chances. And even more, I want to take on the challenge of collecting all the characters in the collection.
Art Toy is also profitable, and in many cases, Art Toy buyers aren’t fans. or those who are interested in the artist But we will see what type of Art Toys the market wants. This type of buyer is one of the important mechanisms that cause the price of Art Toys to move upwards. And it also helps to make a name for some artists.
Or sometimes even if you don’t do anything Just collecting them, but coincidentally the ones we collect are rare. The price may go up without you knowing it! That makes many people interested in buying Art Toy to keep and hoping that the price will increase one day.
Its trend is strong. Until in Thailand there are not only buyers to collect. But there are also people who design Art Toys themselves.
Art Toy in Thailand
From the trend that is so strong that it can’t be stopped As a result, many Thai people choose to be builders themselves. Until making it famous all over the world And the work itself has received overwhelming recognition. Who will there be? Let’s go see it together.
Nisa Srikhamdee, creator of Art Toy, a girl with a tear-stained face
For the first Thai artist is the person who created Art Toy, the tear-stained girl To convey that most people would rather show their bright side than cry weakly for anyone to see. But in reality, crying helps relieve the suffering in your heart quite a bit. This series of works sold out in the blink of an eye. Because it’s famous all over the world It has also held the exhibition Cry me a river, which many people came to see.
“Alex Face,” a Thai man who has made a worldwide reputation with Mardi
For the next person is a Thai person who has made a worldwide reputation with Mardi, a 3-eyed rabbit with a very chic face, and has also worked together to design with a leading studio like Mighty Jaxx as well.
“Phongsathorn Thammawattana”, owner of JP Toys and JPX project
For the next person He is the owner of JP Toys and the JPX project, which started with collecting toys. before expanding and becoming a business He opened a toy store called “Play House” which received good response.
These are all Thais who have made their work known and received great recognition from foreigners. which is in addition to the example given There are many Thai people who can make a name for Thailand with Art Toy.
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