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I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

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I’m excited to share my first toy project “SpongeBoy Trashpants” to bring awareness to ocean pollution.

SpongeBoy is inspired by the unfortunate marine life that’s drowning in an ocean of plastic. It may look like the typical anatomy toy, but it shows the commonly ingested ocean trash – fishnets, plastic bags, and straws, etc. Unaware of the danger he’s facing, our carefree SpongeBoy continues to contribute to the pollution…

This 6-inch toy will be launching on Kickstarter on 1 June 2021, running for a month. Upon funding, partial proceeds will go towards an ocean conservation fund.

A little about myself, I’m Dale Lam, an art director/designer from Singapore who’ve recently started my own toy brand Quit Quitting, with SpongeBoy being the first of many to come.

Living in an island city, I’ve always been in love with the ocean and wanted to do something about the ocean’s pollution.

In recent years, I’ve discovered a love for vinyl toys and how they can be used to convey messages, beyond being just an art piece. Bridging the two ideas together was how it all started.

More info: kickstarter.com

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Spongeboy is inspired by the unfortunate marine life that’s drowning in an ocean of plastic

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

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Unaware of the danger he’s facing, SpongeBoy continues to contribute to the pollution.

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

His body is filled with common trash like plastic bags, bottles, utensils, straws, and fishing nets

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

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More details on the back. I kind of like the uneven surface

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

SpongeBoy and his friend

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

Some early sketches that the toy is based on

I Made A Vinyl Toy To Raise Awareness Of Ocean Pollution

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Dale Lam

A designer from Singapore Very recently owner of Quit Quitting, a toy & streetwear brand. And currently working on my first vinyl toy Kickstarter, SpongeBoy Trashpants

A designer from Singapore Very recently owner of Quit Quitting, a toy & streetwear brand. And currently working on my first vinyl toy Kickstarter, SpongeBoy Trashpants

Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

What do you think ?

sevensixtwo nato 3 years ago

Would have been nice to use actual recycled items to make a stronger statement but interesting idea

3points

sevensixtwo nato 3 years ago

Would have been nice to use actual recycled items to make a stronger statement but interesting idea

3points

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