Small, But Marvelous Wonders: 2010 Best Mini Toys by Artransmitte
ARTRANSMITTE: We’re so pleased Toysrevil invited us to write an article with our thoughts on the mighty mini-toys that we’ve all grown so fond of :) From items that sold well at our store to ones we’ve collected or even missed out on due to ridiculous demand, here’s our best sales list from 2010!
BEST MINI-TOYS #1: Andrew Bell’s Android (www) was such an incredible success last year. While we missed out on this toy, we quickly realized it was going to be a hot item. Seems like they were able to mix the toy buffs and the techie crowd.. and of course, backed by Google this toy was sure to be a success!!
BEST MINI-TOYS #2: Lunartik in a Cup of Tea Mini Series One (Buy Here) - following Lunartik’s previous success with his Cup of Tea, this mini series has been selling really well with the cute factor, epitomising English charm.
BEST MINI-TOYS #3: Jibibuts (Buy here) - Noferin sold their Pecan Pals products so well that with the launch of this adorable series with small wooden figures, they went flying off the shelves! Great thing with this series was that you were guaranteed a complete set if you bought a box -- kudos to noferin in looking out for their fans!
BEST MINI-TOYS #4: Blankie (Buy here) - this eclectic mix of artists weren’t necessarily known in the scene, but came together through the Aarting community and were selected by toy lovers around the world to create this fun series.
BEST MINI-TOYS #5: Droplets Series 2 (www) - Following the success of series 1, Jam Factory x Crazy Label went further to create a toy to capture the hearts of many (from those unfamiliar with the toy world to toy experts) by using bold colours and new features.
BEST MINI-TOYS #6: Dunny Series 2010 (www) - There were definitely many artists designs that became accessible at a reasonable price point with this Kidrobot series. But realise there were a few low points - what with all the drama of previously seen/done toys and all.. nonetheless, we were overjoyed with an Aya Kakeda’s Centaur and the prospect of other designs.
BEST MINI-TOYS #7: Tic Toc Apocalypse mini series by Amanda Vissell (www) has built up a steady following over the years and created these fantastical toys that seem to appeal to our present-day apocalyptic world view in such a light-hearted sense of humour that she is always so good at!
BEST MINI-TOYS #8: Miss Cupcake (Buy here) - with all the spin that cupcakes have had over the years, olive47, did well to produce these fun, colourful and tasty looking toys. Don’t you just wish you could eat them, too? ;)
BEST MINI-TOYS #9: Peecol (Buy here) - Even though these toys have been around for some time, they’re still a hit! This series collaboration by eBoy and Kidrobot remain relevant with their design. We think their playmobil charm with a modern edge keeps people coming back for more.
BEST MINI-TOYS #10: Hoots Keychains (Buy here) - while these Kii Arens figures aren’t a true toy as such, they have shown great success at a small price during the recession. Providing something that’s useful (keychain) and an extra special place to hold candy or small secrets.
And our most promising series for 2011 are the following:
- Android Series 2 (www)- after it was sold out on the 1st day it went to sale, the 3rd quarter release is sure to do well
- Treeson & Other Stories 2 (Buy here) - The Crazy Label series 1 version was a great success and series 2 is bound to be the same with bubi’s lovely characters that have enchanted us all!
- Unicorno Series by tokidoki (www) is set to storm the world with cuteness
In our world it’s been the cute factor over the hard-core that seem to have sold the best, which to be honest is a bit surprising knowing how many of the die-hard toy-fans there are out there and amazing toys/series that are radically cool!!
[Above article by Artransmitte - awesome thanks!]
BEST MINI-TOYS #1: Andrew Bell’s Android (www) was such an incredible success last year. While we missed out on this toy, we quickly realized it was going to be a hot item. Seems like they were able to mix the toy buffs and the techie crowd.. and of course, backed by Google this toy was sure to be a success!!
BEST MINI-TOYS #2: Lunartik in a Cup of Tea Mini Series One (Buy Here) - following Lunartik’s previous success with his Cup of Tea, this mini series has been selling really well with the cute factor, epitomising English charm.
BEST MINI-TOYS #3: Jibibuts (Buy here) - Noferin sold their Pecan Pals products so well that with the launch of this adorable series with small wooden figures, they went flying off the shelves! Great thing with this series was that you were guaranteed a complete set if you bought a box -- kudos to noferin in looking out for their fans!
BEST MINI-TOYS #4: Blankie (Buy here) - this eclectic mix of artists weren’t necessarily known in the scene, but came together through the Aarting community and were selected by toy lovers around the world to create this fun series.
BEST MINI-TOYS #5: Droplets Series 2 (www) - Following the success of series 1, Jam Factory x Crazy Label went further to create a toy to capture the hearts of many (from those unfamiliar with the toy world to toy experts) by using bold colours and new features.
BEST MINI-TOYS #6: Dunny Series 2010 (www) - There were definitely many artists designs that became accessible at a reasonable price point with this Kidrobot series. But realise there were a few low points - what with all the drama of previously seen/done toys and all.. nonetheless, we were overjoyed with an Aya Kakeda’s Centaur and the prospect of other designs.
BEST MINI-TOYS #7: Tic Toc Apocalypse mini series by Amanda Vissell (www) has built up a steady following over the years and created these fantastical toys that seem to appeal to our present-day apocalyptic world view in such a light-hearted sense of humour that she is always so good at!
BEST MINI-TOYS #8: Miss Cupcake (Buy here) - with all the spin that cupcakes have had over the years, olive47, did well to produce these fun, colourful and tasty looking toys. Don’t you just wish you could eat them, too? ;)
BEST MINI-TOYS #9: Peecol (Buy here) - Even though these toys have been around for some time, they’re still a hit! This series collaboration by eBoy and Kidrobot remain relevant with their design. We think their playmobil charm with a modern edge keeps people coming back for more.
BEST MINI-TOYS #10: Hoots Keychains (Buy here) - while these Kii Arens figures aren’t a true toy as such, they have shown great success at a small price during the recession. Providing something that’s useful (keychain) and an extra special place to hold candy or small secrets.
And our most promising series for 2011 are the following:
- Android Series 2 (www)- after it was sold out on the 1st day it went to sale, the 3rd quarter release is sure to do well
- Treeson & Other Stories 2 (Buy here) - The Crazy Label series 1 version was a great success and series 2 is bound to be the same with bubi’s lovely characters that have enchanted us all!
- Unicorno Series by tokidoki (www) is set to storm the world with cuteness
In our world it’s been the cute factor over the hard-core that seem to have sold the best, which to be honest is a bit surprising knowing how many of the die-hard toy-fans there are out there and amazing toys/series that are radically cool!!
[Above article by Artransmitte - awesome thanks!]
