THERE are many trends surfacing on TikTok every day, the latest is the trend of the word KAW.
Many users are sharing posts on TikTok with the word KAW and talking about KAWS.
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What does KAW mean on TikTok?
Many users are sharing the word KAW and their own KAWS on TikTok.
It turns out that KAWS are action figure-like dolls made by the artist KAWS.
In the 1990s and 2000s, the artist came across the opportunity to design and produce limited edition vinyl toys.
His toys became a hit, especially in Japan where his toys are famously loved.
KAWS are toys that feature a character wearing shorts similar to Disney’s Mickey Mouse, a long-sleeve shirt, and x’s over their eyes.
The toys have a creepy look but that aesthetic seems to be what is attracting TikTok users to the artworks.
Who is KAWS?
KAWS is an artist who was born Brian Donnelly.
Brian was born on November 4, 1974.
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He is originally from Jersey City, New Jersey but is largely based out of New York City.
There are multiple life-size KAWS sculptures located in New York City.
From February through September 2021 the Brooklyn Museum held the KAWS: WHAT PARTY exhibit.
KAWS artwork has been created for major companies from Nike, Vans, and Comme des Garcons.
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In the early 2000s, the artist reworked some famous cartoon characters into his KAWS artworks.
Some of the characters he used include The Simpsons, Mickey Mouse, the Michelin Man, the Smurfs, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Where can I buy KAWS figures?
KAWS figures are sold by multiple retailers.
Customers looking to find KAWS figures to purchase can find some at Walmart.
Other outlets that sell KAWS include eBAY and the KAWS website.
The prices for the KAWS dolls vary from $20 up to hundreds of dollars depending on the seller.
Many users on TikTok share videos of their own KAWS collections.
Users also share tips on where to purchase KAWS dolls online.
Amazon also features various KAWS figures varying in price from $28 and up.
