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Fools Paradise is a Hong Kong-based art toy company renowned for its satirical, pop culture-infused vinyl figures that blend streetwear aesthetics, humor, and nostalgia. Founded by artist Alan Ng, Fools Paradise specializes in limited-edition, hand-painted resin and vinyl collectibles that often parody iconic characters from movies, video games, and comic books while infusing them with a distinct, urban-stylized twist. Their toys frequently feature exaggerated proportions, relaxed postures, and a mix of realism and surrealism, often depicting well-known characters in unexpected, humorous, or ironic scenarios. A signature element in Fools Paradise toys is their obsession with sneaker culture, often dressing figures in oversized kicks inspired by real-world streetwear trends. ZCWO, established in 2006, is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of art toys and collectibles. Their portfolio includes collaborations with renowned artists and brands, resulting in a diverse range of products that appeal to collectors worldwide. ZCWO offers licensed characters featuring popular characters such as Ultraman, Mazinger Z, Garfield, Kumamon, Popeye, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The company collaborates with various artists to create unique designs. For instance, they partnered with Barcelona-based artist Luaiso Lopez to produce “The Stormtourist” figure, blending Lopez’s artistic vision with ZCWO’s craftsmanship. Hasbro is a major American toy and entertainment company, best known for producing mass-market toys, board games, and media franchises. While Hasbro is primarily recognized for mainstream toys rather than designer or art toys, the company has ventured into the designer toy space through limited-edition collectibles, collaborations, and premium figure lines. Hasbro Pulse is a platform that caters to collectors by offering high-end, limited-edition figures, premium action figures, and exclusive collaborations. Mighty Muggs are a line of stylized vinyl figures featuring characters from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers, often compared to Funko Pop but with a more uniform design. Collaborations with artists and brands – Hasbro has worked with various artists and designer toy companies on unique releases, such as special-edition Transformers or GI Joe figures with artistic reimaginings. A newer initiative where fans can create personalized action figures based on their own likeness, blending mainstream toy production with customization.