Preston's Research paper

Designer toys are, of course, toys. But toys created by talented artists and in usually very few numbers, and are collected until the numbers run out. The types of toys range from typical plastic vinyl toys to plush dolls. Designer toys are usually miniature from 6" to 12". They also range from $10 to as high as hundreds of dollars. These toys are all very unique, ranging from obnoxiously cute to disturbingly grotesque. The toys also seem to be very popular in japan where such figures are more appreciated