These DIY pop culture toys make great gifts or crafts for hardcore gamers, avid movie-watcher or just those who always tune in to watch the latest episodes of Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead.
Although there are some fans who will go out of their way to collect all the official merchandise they can, these handmade toys can be inexpensively created. In addition to this, coming up with a design of your own truly shows your status as a fan, since the toy will be an original. These DIY toys make use of simple materials like paper, wood and yarn to bring some of the most iconic characters from TV and movies to life—with enough time, skill and patience, it's even possible to recreate the whole cast.
33 DIY Pop Culture Toys
From Knitted Comic Characters to Hand-Made Undead Dolls:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 11, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Homemade Superhero Suits
A Dad Built this Minimalist Iron Man Suit for His Son
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Sinister Superhero Paper Crafts
These Minion Iron Man Costume Paper Crafts are Heroically Cute
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DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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Knitted Gamer Creatures
Maggie Wang Crochets Adorable Amigurumi Dolls
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Knitted Comic Characters
The Lady Lindsay Amigurumi Dolls are Cute and Kick Ass
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Cuddly Japanese Gaming Plushies
These Crocheted Pokemon Toys are Incredibly Detailed
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Cute Comic Book Plushies
'Handmade Stuffs' Makes Heroes & Villains Look Adorable
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Snuggle-Worthy Sci-Fi Toys
The OctoKitty Star Wars Plush Characters are Cuddly Intergalactic Icons
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Customizable Toy Block Characters
This Etsy Shop Crafts Custom LEGO Minifigs from Pop Culture
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Crafty Sci-Fi Dice
The Cross-Stitched Doctor Who Dodecahedron is Andy Warhol-Esque
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Explosive Gamer Plushies
The Bob-Omb is a Handmade Crocheted Creation
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Crocheted Video Game Characters
These Critters are Great for Those Excited by the New Plants vs. Z
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Knitted Sci-Fi Dolls
These Star Trek Amigurumi Figures are Some Soft Sci-Fi Pals
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DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Horror-Inspired Toys
The Michelle Coffee Halloween Plush Toys are Scary
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Cuddly Handmade Monsters
You’ll Love These Crochet Pokemon by Kuro-Mizuo
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Hand-Made Undead Dolls
These Zombie Dolls Come with Removable Guts
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DIY Undead Toys
The Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit Encourages Scary Creativity
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Timber Pop Culture Toys
The Amanda Visell Wooden Idols are Crafty Versions of Childhood Characters
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Fantasy Game Crochet Totes
The Zelda Bomb Bag and 3 Blue Bombs are Perfect for Geeky Friends
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Iconic Spaceman Origami
The Buzz Lightyear Paper Craft Art is Sure to Bring Out Your Inner Child
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Sci-Fi Series Yarn Toys
These 'Doctor Who' Crochets are Must-Haves for True Fans
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Sci-Fi Crayon Sculptures
Steve Thompson Carves Star Wars Characters into Crayola Crayons
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Middle Earth Toy Sculptures
This Lord of the Rings LEGO Sculpture Brings Colorful Erebor to Life
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Paper Medieval Toys
The Kingdom Kit by Hadar Kimchy is Made for Fantasy Fans
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Sci-Fi Car Collectibles
These Star Trek Hot Wheels Cars Match Each Cast Member Perfectly
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DIY Disney Toys
These Felt Disney Toy Puppets are Enjoyable and Easy to Construct
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Intergalactic Custom Cuddlies
Star Wars Build-a-Bears are Invading
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Sci-Fi Island Instruments
The Tardis Ukulele Lets 'Doctor Who' Fans Jam Out
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Handmade Nerderific Figurines
FatCat Studio Sells Custom Painted Geek Collectibles
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DIY Superhero Toys
This Toy Kit from ThinkGeek Allows You to Build Your Own Action Figure
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Spooky Pop-Up Launches
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Cartoon-Based Reversible Plushies
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Building Block Snow Globes
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Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
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Miniaturized Doll Collections
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Collectible Kawaii Figurines
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Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
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Comic Book Hero Collectibles
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Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
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Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
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Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies
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Imaginative Soft Toys
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Cutesy Anime Travel Products
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Fried Chicken Fan Plushies
Build-A-Bear and KFC Dropped an Exclusive Collection
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Cold Weather Anime Blankets
The Pokémon Fluff Blanket Comes in Three Styles
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
Spooky TV Series Dolls
Mattel Released a New Wednesday Addams Collection
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
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
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Cult Movie-Inspired Tumblers
Dragon Glassware Boasts the Mean Girls Burn Book Tumbler
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
Streaming Service Gift Boxes
The Netflix Gift Box Shares Collectibles from Favorite Franchises
Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
Collectible Sci-Fi Sequel Figurines
Dune: Part Two Funko Pops Come in Six Styles
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
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Wizardly Candy Toy Partnerships
The Kinder Joy Harry Potter Funko Pop! Collection Has 10 Figurines
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
The LEGO Group Based Its New Lind on the Hit Netflix Series Wednesday
Plush Monster Collectibles
Labubu is a Plush Monster Being Attached to the Bags of Gen Z Shoppers
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Glamorous Collector Dolls
Barbie by American Girl Pays Homage to the Original Barbie
Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls
The Barbie 2023 Día De Muertos Doll is Highly Detailed
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Mini Fantasy Collectibles
The Miniverse Make It Mini Potions is Curated for Harry Potter Fans
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Plush Apparel Collabs
The Squishmallows x H&M Collection Shares Personality-Packed Styles
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
Bubble Tea Costumes
Spirit Halloween & Kung Fu Brew Created Boba-Inspired Halloween Outfits
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Easter-Themed Animation Merch
CandyRific Gabby's Dollhouse Products Will Arrive in the Spring
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Creepy Severed Hand Toys
The Wednesday Thing Toy From Jada Toys Really Moves
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments
Crown & Paw Offer the Perfect Holiday Gift for Pet Lovers
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Glow-in-the-Dark Collectible Creatures
Smiski Hippers are Designed for Decorating Your Space
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Sinister Comic Series Masks
Marvel and Hasbro Release the Green Goblin Helmet
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines
Funko Unveils a New Pop! of Doja Cat's Coachella Performance
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Show-Inspired Limited-Edition Figurines
POP MART Presents the MEGA SPACE MOLLY Squid Game Doll
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Anithero Collectible Boxes
CNC x Heineken Silver Releases The Best Bubs Box
Comedy Show Character Figurines
Funko Pop! Introduces New Brooklyn Nine-Nine Figurines
Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines
Funko's Ultraman Figure Brings a Touch of Nostalgia
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Festive Collaborative Plush Workshops
Build-A-Bear Unveils the Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
DIY Nail Art Printers
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Festive Sweater Vests
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Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
RPG-Inspired Action Figures
Funko Pop! Launches a Baldur’s Gate III Figurine Collection
Anime-Themed Collectible Vehicles
TOMY Company Launches a Set of Dragon Ball Toy Vehicles
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections
Dr. Squatch Launches a Game of Thrones Soap Collection
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Custom Crossword Generators
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