Gary Baseman — Toby
This premium digital collectible collection drops Saturday, 26 March at 12 PM PT, only on the VeVe app for iOS and Android!
Gary Baseman
Gary Baseman is known for his broad art practice that includes award-winning illustration and animation (Emmy and BAFTA-award winning Teacher’s Pet), fine art, performance, toy design and fashion. Baseman coined the term “Pervasive Art” in the early 2000s and states, “Art can be appropriate in almost any medium, from print to TV to film to paintings to consumer products, as long as you stay true to your aesthetic and have a strong sense of meaning.” Baseman continues to blur boundaries of art, expanding into the depths of the digital world.
Toby
Toby is artist Gary Baseman’s iconic character featured in fine art, photography, video, performance, advertising, fashion and toy design. Known as everyone’s “best friend” and “keeper of secrets,” Toby is an all-knowing and compassionate cat with a great sense of curiosity and adventure.
Baseman blurred the lines of fine art and toy culture in 2005 with the introduction of Toby as a limited edition 16-inch plush figure that could only be acquired at a fine art gallery. As Baseman says, “Toby is omnipresent, sees all, knows all, accepts and loves you. Toby truly loves you.”
Series 1
Series 1 introduces Baseman’s iconic character in the digital collectible realm, showing off his playfulness and compassion. Toby appears on the move, never sitting still, because he is the seeker of truth and understanding. His curiosity drives him to float and fly, listen and laugh, and best of all, welcomes all into the conversation.
He wants to get to know everyone and everything, He crosses borders and disarms all with his toothy smile and open arms. He’s the kind of guy that everyone wants to be around. He is everyone’s best friend and loves all unconditionally.
Blind Boxes
Get ready to add to the excitement of drop day with our blind box offerings! These digital collectibles will be available for purchase as a blind box, meaning you won’t know which rarity you have acquired until after your successful purchase. From there, you can continue to expand your collection with additional blind boxes, or interact with other users in the Market to complete your set.
Welcoming Toby
With his warm devious smile and arms spread wide, Toby welcomes you into his world and into his dreams. His heart is so open and accepting that any fears and insecurities you feel instantly disappear. Toby offers pure unconditional love, until you can’t take it anymore.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 7,777
Rarity: Common
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
Rushing Toby
Rushing Toby is always in a hurry to be by your side. He never wants to be left out. He’ll be your shotgun, your co-pilot. He will always find a way to get you out of a jam. Rushing Toby says “Let’s Go!” Don’t wait, because there’s too much in this world to see and do. And let’s beat it before the authorities show up.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 7,777
Rarity: Common
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
Lounging Toby
Lounging Toby wants it all. He plays hard and works hard. But Toby also loves to take it easy by the poolside with you and a drink, relaxed by the warmth of the sun. Lounging Toby likes to indulge and live the good life, with you footing the bill.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 5,555
Rarity: Uncommon
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
Head Over Heels Toby
Head Over Heels Toby is always in love! He’s in love with the world and its many cultures and many ways of being. When the world is upside down, he thinks it’s alright. It’s ok to get a little dizzy. Being upside-down draws blood down toward the earth, relaxing his body and expanding his mind.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 4,444
Rarity: Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
Snickering Toby
Snickering Toby is laughing at you. I mean, your jokes. Toby laughs at a lot of things. He chuckles at the absurdity of life. He giggles at an old memory. He remembers the good times. He also thinks you look funny. But Snickering Toby still loves you, wisecracks and all.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 3,333
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
Floating Toby
Floating Toby is omnipresent. He likes to get perspective and see from above. He likes to float in the clouds and feel the wind on his pleather flesh. Whenever you look up, you’ll find Floating Toby watching over you with his all-seeing eye and smile.
Drop Date: 26 March 2022, 12 PM PT
List Price: 50.00
Editions: 1,960
Rarity: Secret Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
License: Gary Baseman
Brand: Toby
Series: 1
Available: Globally
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