- most influential artists
- under $500, $100, $1,000
List Framework
- The Toy and Artist
- Why it’s valuable (rarity classification, blue chip)
- The Price
The List
Under $100
- Snopy Plush (Black), KAWS (2017)
- Mc Supersized, Ron English (2020)
- Signed Limited Edition (88/100), Toy Tokyo: $100
Under $500
- Bearbrick 400%, BE@RBRICK
- Keith Haring
- 2022 Warhol Collaboration, Lot 180: $295
- 2021 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $250 (via Artsy)
- 2020 Edition (American Flag), Lot 180: $450
- 2020 Edition (Hearts), Lot 180 Gallery: $425 (via Artsy)
- 2020 Disney Collaboration, Lot 180: $375
- 2019 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $495 (via Artsy)
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- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- 2021 Edition (Blue), Lot 180: $375
- 2021 Warhol Collaboration (Red), Lot 180: $425
- 2021 Warhol Collaboration (Yellow), Lot 180: $275
- 2021 Warhol Collaboration (Brown), Lot 180: $325
- 2021 Warhol Collaboration (White), Lot 180: $275
- 2020 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $400 (via Artsy)
- Andy Warhol
- 2021 Edition (Marilyn), Lot 180: $375
- 2020 Edition (Flowers), Lot 180: $420
- 2020 Edition (Elvis), Lot 180: $350
- 2019 Edition (Brillo), Lot 180: $325
- 2019 Edition (Last Supper), Lot 180: $425
- Jackson Pollock
- 2020 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $325 (via Artsy)
- Piet Mondrian
- 2021 Edition, Lot 180: $375
- Keith Haring
- Johnny (Black or White), Futura (2019)
- Lot 180 Gallery: $425 (via Artsy)
- 2019 Poplife Title Limited Edition (Rainbow), 3 White Dots: $450
- 123 Drummer Girl (set of 3), Yoshitomo Nara (2020)
- Pumpkin Plush, Yayoi Kusama (2004)
- Yellow 9” Edition: Lucky Cat: $350
- Red 9” Edition: Lucky Cat: $350
- Flower Cushion, Takashi Murakami (2017)
- Rainbow 30cm Edition, Lucky Cat: $375
- Kaikai Kiki Ursa Bear, Takashi Murakami (2019)
- Blue Edition, Post Modern Vandal: $325
- Murakami Flower LED Room Light, Takashi Murakami (2023)
- Junk Caps, Miss Bugs (2023)
- Coca Cola (Pink) Unique Edition, New River Fine Art: $365
- Vinyl Figurine (Red), Izumi Kato (2020)
- Baby, Nina Chanel Abney (2020)
- MC Supersized, Ron English (2020)
- Signed Limited Edition (34/100), VINCE Fine Arts: $450
- KAWS
- What Party (Yellow), 2020, ONEsGallery: $500
- Holiday Korea Companion (Brown), 2018, Lot 180: $325
- Pinecone Boy: Sunset, En Iwamura (2021)
- BootyBoop (Yellow), Joan Cornellá (2020)
- Bearchamp, JC Rivera (2018)
Under $1,000
- Companion, KAWS
- Companion
- 2020 20th Anniversary Edition (Brown), Lot 180: $700
- 2016 Edition (Brown), Lot 180 Gallery: $995 (via Artsy)
- 2016 Edition (Blush), Lot 180: $650
- Separated, KAWS (2021)
- Brown Edition, Lucky Cat: $900
- Flayed
- 2017 Blush Edition, Lucky Cat: $700
- BFF Companion, KAWS
- 2017 BFF Edition (Black), Lot 180: $600
- Time Off, KAWS (2023)
- BFF Edition (Blue), Lot 180: $775
- Small Lie Companion, KAWS (2017)
- Grey Edition, Lot 180: $625
- Holiday Companion, KAWS
- 2022 Changbai Mountain (White), Lot 180: $895
- 2021 Singapore (Brown), Lucky Cat: $675
- 2021 Singapore (Grey), Lucky Cat: $725
- 2021 UK (Brown), Lucky Cat: $750
- 2019 Taipei (Grey), Lucky Cat: $850
- Companion
- WHAT PARTY, KAWS (2020)
- Orange Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $725 (via Artsy)
- White Edition, Lot 180: $625
- Black Edition, Lot 180: $650
- Pink Edition, Lot 180: $625
- Mr. DOB (Green), Takashi Murakami (2022)
- Green Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $1,000 (via Artsy)
- Yellow Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $1,000 (via Artsy)
- Red Edition, Lot 180: $1,000
- Black Edition, Lot 180: $1,000
- Beyond the Beyond Flyboy, Hebru Brantley
- Considered the next Kaws by [Toy Tokyo]
- Price (various $300-$1,000)
- 2017 Edition (White), Lot 180 Gallery: $725 (via Artsy)
- 2017 Edition (Black), Lot 180 Gallery: $725 (via Artsy)
- Lil Mama as Gaia (White), Hebru Brantley (2021)
- Bearbrick 400%, BE@RBRICK
- Van Gogh
- 2021 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $800 (via Artsy)
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- 2019 Edition, Lot 180: $850
- Van Gogh
- Andy Mouse, Keith Haring (2005)
- Give Up Lamp, Parra (2018)
- A Pear Lamp, Parra (2021)
- Bell Pepper Panic Lamp, Parra (2022)
- The Upside Down Face Vase, Parra (2019)
- Hair Edition, Side X Side: $800
- K-Love, Joan Cornellá (2019)
- Green Edition, 3 White Dots: $1,000
- Free Hugs, Joan Cornellá (2021)
- Humans are a Virus, Joan Cornellá (2023)
- Selfie Stick, Joan Cornellá (2019)
- Limited Edition (1000), Baldwin Contemporary: $804
- Gojimomo Panda, Kasing Lung (2020)
- Labubu Clockwork Tricycle, Kasing Lung (2020)
- Pup Cup, Yoshimoto Nara (2020)
- Mello, Steven Harrington (2021)
- Limited Edition (100), Lucky Cat: $900
- Cosmic Cone, Steven Harrington (2019)
- Limited Edition (400), Side X Side: $850
- Sneaker Cat, Steven Harrington (2019)
- Kaikai and Kiki Kokeshi Dolls (set of 2), Takashi Murakami (2020)
- Inflatable Red Parasaurolophus Dinosaur, Brett Kern (2019)
- Do No Harm 2, Miss Bugs (2020)
- Emoji Orange Edition, Side X Side: $900
- Juggler, Yoon Hyup (2021)
- Sky Blue Limited Edition (125), MODCLAIR: $775
- Moon jiro, Chino Lam (2020)
- Limited Edition (100), Toytol: $650
- A Wild Hare, Louis de Guzman (2020)
- Limited Edition (500), Toytol: $830
- Baby Milo, Louis de Guzman X BAPE (2022)
- Charlie Brown, Kenny Scharf (2019)
- UFO907 LUMINIOUS, UFO907 (2020)
- Glow in the Dark Limited Edition (90), Toytol: $990
- Siu Ming The Reader (Earth Day Edition), Mila Cheung (2022)
- Venus Diffuser, Takeru Amano (2021)
- Joey Thye, Yuya Hashizume (2021)
- Think Pink Edition, Toytol: $690
- Mr. Nasty, Yusuke Hanai (2021)
- Asterisk, Yu Nagaba (2023)
- Tiffany Edition, Toytol: $990
- Super Fiction, Mighty Jaxx (2020)
- Limited Edition (500), 2B Art Gallery: $687
- Vitra Ceramic Block (Baby Blue), Virgil Abloh (2020)
- Limited Edition (999), MODCLAIR: $995
- Cosmic Girl, Okokume (2018)
- Limited Edition (250), Toytol: $538
- Zimomo Dahood, Kasing Lung (2020)
- Block Party Set, Andy Rementer (2020)
- Limited Edition (200), 3 White Dots: $650
- Oh Sit (set of 3), Face Oka (2022)
- Limited Edition (300), Mr. Q Gallery: $990
The Script
Under $500
Table with Timestamp Script:
| Timestamp | Description |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 00:15 | Introduction to Art Toy Investing |
| 00:15 - 00:30 | Why Art Toys are a Great Investment |
| 00:30 - 00:45 | Pinecone Boy:Sunset by En Iwamura |
| 00:45 - 01:00 | Bootyboop by Joan Cornellá |
| 01:00 - 01:15 | Baby by Nina Chanel Abney |
| 01:15 - 01:30 | Johnny by Futura 2000 |
| 01:30 - 01:45 | 123 Drummer Girl by Yoshitomo Nara |
| 01:30 - 02:45 | Mr. A Medicom Ball by André Saraiva |
| 01:45 - 02:00 | Kumasa Pumpkin (Yellow) by Yayoi Kusama |
| 02:00 - 02:15 | Blue Chip Bearbrick Collaborations by BE@RBRICK |
| 02:15 - 02:30 | Flower Cushion by Takashi Murakami |
| 02:45 - 03:00 | BONUS: What Party (Yellow) by KAWS |
| 03:00 - 04:30 | Benefits of Diverse Art Toy Portfolio & Future of Art Toy Investing |
| 04:30 - 05:00 | Closing & Call to Subscribe |
AI Prompt
begin the first 15s with the introduction to art toy investing. the scene is a montage of various art toys, close-ups, and rotating displays. dialogue should start "Art is an asset at any income level." then briefly desc
Dialogue Manuscript with Scene:
Introduction to Art Toy Investing
Time: 00:00 - 00:15
Scene: Montage of various art toys, close-ups, and rotating displays.
Dialogue: "Art is an asset at any income level. [what are art toys]."
Videos:
- Designer Con 2022 Vlog
- My Spotify Business Story
- What the heck is DesignerCon
- My Toy Collection | CreamLab
- Inside the world of art collecting
Why Art Toys are a Great Investment
Time: 00:15 - 00:30
Scene: Animated graph showing the rise in art toy value.
Dialogue: "[why art toys are great investments]. Here are ten art toys under $500 worth the investment."
Videos:
Pinecone Boy:Sunset by En Iwamura (2021)
Time: 00:30 - 00:45
Scene: Display of Pinecone Boy:Sunset with close-ups.
Dialogue: "’Pinecone Boy:Sunset' by En Iwamura, 2021. This emerging ceramic artist explores space through the ancient Japanese philosophy of MA. The tricolor rotocast sculpture is Iwamura’s first vinyl piece, and with the Open Edition priced at just $345, it’s a brilliant introduction into art investing."
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Videos:
Photos








Bootyboop by Joan Cornellá (2020)
Time: 00:45 - 01:00
Scene: Display of Bootyboop with close-ups.
Dialogue: "'Bootyboop' by Joan Cornellá, 2020. Cornellá has amassed 8 million followers on social media with his simplistic satire on humanity’s bleak nature. This cheeky collaboration with AllRightsReserved commemorated the Spanish artist’s 2020 My Life is Pointless Sotheby’s exhibit. Open Editions are priced as low as $230, a deal from the renowned artist."
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Videos:
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Baby by Nina Chanel Abney
Time: 01:00 - 01:15
Scene: Display of Baby with close-ups.
Dialogue: "’Baby’ by Nina Chanel Abney, 2020. Abney is a critically acclaimed artist who explores racial conflict and sexuality through bold colors and planar geometry. The New Yorker’s iconic ‘Baby’ is a cubist rendition of Mickey Mouse and her first-ever released figurine. Open Editions can be had for $475, making the stunning work an accessible asset."
Links:
Videos
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Johnny by Futura
Time: 01:15 - 01:30
Scene: Display of Johnny with close-ups.
Dialogue: "'Johnny' by Futura, 2019. Futura is NY graffiti royalty who pioneered abstract street art in the 80s and toured extensively with The Clash. “Johnny” takes the form of one the legend’s trademark characters who’s sharp lines and mischievous smile make it a must-have for urban art collectors. The San Diego Comic-Con exclusive is readily available for under $400."
Links:
Videos
- Futura on Idea Generation
- Futura constructs Pointman statue in Bali
- Futura Pointman Behind the Hype
- Futura 2000 vintage interview
- Futura ToysTV Interview
Photos




123 Drummer Girl by Yoshitomo Nara
Time: 01:30 - 01:45
Scene: Display of 123 Drummer Girl with close-ups.
Dialogue: "'123 Drummer Girl' by Yoshitomo Nara, 2020. Yoshitomo is a critical acclaimed contemporary artist who explores isolation, rebellion, and spirituality through his work. ‘123 Drummer Girl’ captures his edgy, childlike aesthetic . One of the more affordable investments on our list, you can collect all three PVC figurines on MoMA’s Design Store for $150 each."
Links:
Videos
- Yoshimoto Retrospective LAMCA
- Ceramic Works
- 123 Drummer Girls Unboxing
- Cool Japanese Yoshimoto Collection
- Unpacking box for 123 Drumming Girls
Photos





Mr. A Medicom Ball by André Saraiva (2017)
Time: 01:45 - 02:00
Scene: Display of Mr. A Medicom Balls with close-ups.
Dialogue: “’Mr. A Medicom Ball by André Saraiva, 2017. Saraiva, a French graffiti artist who’s prolific career spans 40 years, was one of the first to utilize a signature character in his motif. He partnered with Medicom Toy to turn his iconic Mr. A into a vinyl ball, 5” in 2017 and 12” in 2020. Add a pop of color to your collection, open editions are available on his site for $270.
Links:
Videos
- Andre Saraiva talks to Aleim Magazine
- Miss SIXTY Collaboration
- Saraiva X Yellowpop Collaboration
- GQ Portugal
Photos









Kusama Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama (2015)
Time: 01:45 - 02:00
Scene: Display of Kusama Pumpkin with close-ups.
Dialogue: "'Kusama Pumpkin' by Yayoi Kusama, 2015. Kusama, with a 70-year run over two art movements, is the highest-selling female artist in the world today. Her signature dotted pumpkin is one of her most well-known motifs, a nod to her Japanese farmland upbringing. Invest in the blue-chip artist with her resin collectible selling for $295 in red or yellow."
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Videos
Photos




Blue Chip Bearbrick Collaborations by BE@RBRICK
Time: 02:00 - 02:15
Scene: Display of Bearbricks with close-ups.
Dialogue: "’Bearbrick Artist Collaborations' by BE@RBRICK, 2018-2022. BE@RBRICKs are some of the world’s most recognizable art toys. The Lego-like figurine by Japanese company, Medicom, is credited with sparking the modern art toy rush. Collaborations at 400% (11’) with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol can be had from $250 up to $475."
Links:
- Haring 2021 Edition #8, Lot 180 Gallery: $250 (via Artsy)
- Haring 2019 Edition, Lot 180 Gallery: $495 (via Artsy)
- Basquiat 2021 Edition (Blue), Lot 180: $375
- Basquiat 2020 Edition #6, Lot 180 Gallery: $400 (via Artsy)
- Warhol 2020 Edition (Flowers), Lot 180: $420
- Warhol 2019 Edition (Brillo), Lot 180: $325
Videos
- basquiat blue
- sotheby’s basquiat
- basquiat #6
- haring #8
- haring #8
- haring #4
- haring #4
- brillo box documentary trailer
- bearbrick collection
Photos









Flower Cushion by Takashi Murakami (2017)
Time: 02:15 - 02:30
Scene: Display of Flower Cushion with close-ups.
Dialogue: "'Flower Cushion' by Takashi Murakami, 2017. Murakami is one of the most acclaimed Post-War artists in the world. The contemporary artist employs a signature Superflat aesthetic of colorful, smiling flowers and bears. His 12” plush Flower Cushion is available for as low as $150, one of the more affordable pieces from a blue-chip artist."
Links:
Video:
- Behind the Hype
- MCA Chicago
- 1996-2000 making of mr. dob
- Perrier Collaboration
- Gateway Drug to Art Collecting
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WHAT PARTY by KAWS (2020)
Time:
Scene: Display of WHAT PARTY with cuts of KAWS at work.
Dialogue: "'WHAT PARTY' by KAWS, 2020. KAWS is one of the most influential artists alive. His figurines possess a sophisticated melancholy that have captured worldwide acclaim. WHAT PARTY, named after his 2021 Brooklyn Museum exhibit, features a defeated Chum hunched over and donning KAWS’s iconic cross-eyes. A surefire ROI for as low as $250."
Links:
Benefits of Diverse Art Toy Portfolio & Future of Art Toy Investing
Time: 03:00 - 04:30
Scene: Montage of diverse art toy collections.
Dialogue: "A diverse art portfolio offers collectors an alternative path to wealth generation while developing an eye for taste and a well-designed space. Collaborations and innovative exploration make the future of art toy investments bright."
Videos
Recap
Time: 04:30 - 05:00
Scene: Montage recap of all art toys shown, ending with the channel logo.
Dialogue: "Thanks for diving deep into the world of art toys with us. If you're inspired, hit that subscribe button for more curated content tailored for creatives like you."