BTS has joined forces with the cherished ‘Toy Story’ franchise. Announced on April 4 by HYBE, the collaboration with Walt Disney Company Korea brings forth ‘Toy Story TinyTAN.’
TinyTAN reimagines all seven BTS members as delightful characters. Launched in 2020, TinyTAN’s animated videos have amassed over 200 million views.
Fans have grown fond of the characters through games, digital items, toys, and licensed merchandise.
‘Toy Story,’ crafted by Disney Pixar with four films to its credit, holds the distinction of being the world’s pioneering full-length 3D animated series.
Its poignant narratives of camaraderie among sentient toys and meticulous craftsmanship have etched a lasting legacy in animation.
About ‘Toy Story TinyTAN’
‘Toy Story TinyTAN’ marks a distinctive intellectual property (IP) collaboration between the K-pop sensation and iconic animated characters.
The TinyTAN characters don attire reminiscent of beloved ‘Toy Story’ figures such as Woody, Alien, Hamm, Rex, and Buzz Lightyear. For instance, RM’s character sports Woody’s cowboy hat and attire, while Jin is clad in Alien’s space suit.
Recently, HYBE hinted at a crossover through a cutout cartoon on the TinyTAN X (formerly Twitter) account.
Official ‘Toy Story TinyTAN’ merchandise, including figures, pens, blankets, mini photo card holders, keyrings, and magnet sets, is available for fans to purchase via the global commerce platform Weverse Shop.
Additionally, Shinsegae Department Store is set to reveal a lineup of products featuring the ‘Toy Story TinyTAN’ characters, spanning fashion, accessories, and lifestyle brands, starting next month.