Leonardo TMNT x Scott Tolleson

Nickelodeon art toys are collectible designer figures inspired by the network’s iconic cartoons and characters. These toys often feature creative reinterpretations of beloved shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Ren & Stimpy, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Brands like Kidrobot and Funko create stylized vinyl toys featuring characters in exaggerated or minimalist forms. Medicom Toy has produced limited-edition SpongeBob SquarePants BE@RBRICK figures, blending pop culture with collectible fashion. Urban and Graffiti-Inspired Designs – Some Nickelodeon art toys incorporate street art aesthetics, featuring spray-painted textures, neon colors, or abstract forms. Certain designers take a more avant-garde approach, distorting characters or reimagining them in unexpected ways, such as grotesque versions of Ren & Stimpy or abstract interpretations of Rugrats. Collaborations with brands like Supreme and Uniqlo have resulted in unique Nickelodeon-themed toys and figures with high-end appeal. To put it simply, Scott is a toy junkie. He's obsessed with collecting, designing, and creating toys. He draws inspiration from many areas, including pop culture, comic books, his family, and toys from his childhood. Scott prefers to elicit a sense of child-like wonder and nostalgia in his artwork. He enjoys working in both digital and traditional mediums, depending on his mood. Scott is happiest when he is working on multiple projects. He has self-produced numerous designer toys, including Otis and Otto, Tricycle Terror, Doc Von Block and Big Rollin’ Rascal. Since ’98, he has worked for the Walt Disney Company in the Entertainment Productions Department where he has designed pieces for various parades, venues and merchandise. Scott was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. At the age of 16, he moved to the West Coast. He currently resides in Los Angeles.