Designer toys are toys and other collectibles produced in
limited editions (as few as 10 or as many as 2000 pieces) and created by artists and designers. Designer toys are made of variety of materials;
ABS plastic and
vinyl are most common, although
wood,
metal, and
resin are occasionally used. The term also encompasses
plush,
cloth and
latex dolls. Creators of designer toys usually have backgrounds in
graphic design,
illustration or self-described
low brow art; some are classically trained in art and design, while others are self-taught. Designer toys first appeared in the 1990s and are still in production today.