Perverse playthings are increasing alarmingly quickly in the world of art, advertising and fashion. From twisted Barbie pictorials to perverse PSAs, it looks like toys aren't just for kids anymore.
Check out some examples in the featured gallery, but remember, perverse playthings are not (by any means) for kids.
Implications - Consumers looking to add a bit of sly humor to their lives definitely can appreciate products and artwork that deviate from the expected and the mundane. Innovations like these afford people the chance to get a chuckle from the unexpected, but also demonstrate how twisting the context of traditionally naiive creatures can create lasting images, impressions and memories. Advertisers should definitely take note of this advantage.
30 Perverse Playthings
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Naughty Doll Photography
Lauren Nieburg Captures 'BARBIE in Compromising Positions'
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Iconic Doll Controversies
The Clothesless Matchbox Barbie Calendar Provokes Legal Problems
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Obese Batman Icons
Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
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Real Barbie Dream Homes
This Pretty in Pink House is Perfectly Girly
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Placenta Teddy Bears
The 'Doing It for the Kids' Exhibition Honors the Life-Sustaining Organ
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Perverse Playthings
The Art Directors Club of Hungary Makes Good Toys Go Bad
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Controversial Doll Set-Ups
Mutated Barbie & Ken Figurines at the Altered Barbie Exhibition 2010
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Naughty Playroom Photography
Maya Nightingale's 'Ou, Daddy, Ou...' is Playfully Sexy
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Dia de los Muertos Toys
Day of the Dead Living Dead Dolls Are a Macabre Way to Celebrate
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Bear Imposters
The 'Fiat 500 Black Jack' Ads Will Reveal Your Darker Side
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Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
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Sexualizing Children's Toys
Teddy Bears Strip in Disturbing Ad
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'Women of the Cloth' Dolls
Episcopal Priest Barbie Tells Secretary Barbie Who's Who
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Subverted Toy Installations
The Ken Kagami 'TOYS'A'SS' Collection is Uber-Strange
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Internship Dolls
Barbie the Intern Works Just Like Everyone Else
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Vampire Teddy Bears
Toys That'll Keep Them Screaming by GashlyCrumbTentacles
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Dieting TV Dolls
The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike
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X-Rayed Playthings
‘Scan Toys' is a Visual Arts Exhibition
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Teddy Bear Cruelty Ads
The Vision Conference Examines Consumer Shifting in a Changing Market
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Teddy Bear Traitors
The 'Tell Me Your Secrets' Bear Spills Children's Inner Thoughts
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Horror Stuffed Animals
Matt Kirkland's Dissected Toys
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Double Headed Dolls
Mariana Monteagudo Makes Unique Toys
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Teddy Bears for Grown-Ups
The Wollip-Bear Pillow
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Thrown-Up Teddy Bears
Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor Sculptures will make you Gag
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Psychotic Bear Games
The Naughty Bear Video Game Trailer Shows a Seriously Deranged Character
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Killer Teddy Bear Videos
The 'Dawn of the Ted' Video is Gory & Entertaining
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Conjoined Stuffed Animals
These Two-Headed Teddy Bears are Both Creepy and Cute
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Mutant Teddy Bears
The Mortimer Mutated Bear is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
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Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
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Explosive Plushies
Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are Color Explosions
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Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
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Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
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Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Unveils Iconic Barbie-Themed Donuts
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Mattel Creations Unveils the Polly Pocket Harry Potter Set
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Spooky TV Series Dolls
Mattel Released a New Wednesday Addams Collection
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Decayed Car Playsets
Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Features Stylistically Aged Designs
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Barbie Pink Tones Detail the Latest SB Force 58 Sneaker
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Paranormal Fashion Dolls
The Monster High Annabelle Doll Was Inspired by The Conjuring
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Gummy Candy Collaboration Toys
The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Products are Cute
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Glamorous Collector Dolls
Barbie by American Girl Pays Homage to the Original Barbie
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
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Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Collaborative Dog-Focused Toys
BARK Launches a Stylish Pet Care Collection at Chewy Stores
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
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Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
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The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
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Gamified Children's Care Products
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Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
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Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
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Good-Natured Mischief Toys
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Adaptive Intimate Collections
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Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Iconic Doll Movie Cars
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Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
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Career Aspiration Doll Collections
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Award-Winning Pleasure Product Lines
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Reality-Bending Car Ads
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Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
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Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
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Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
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Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel
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Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
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YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Doll-Themed Pink Paints
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Playful Design Exhibitions
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Novelty Gelato Pops
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Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
Mattel and Gamefam Launch the 'Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon' on Roblox
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
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Magical Mischief Games
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