Munky King
ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Munky King is a California-based manufacturer focused on designer toys created through close collaborations with artists. The company emphasizes translating original artwork into final products that remain faithful to the source, working with notable talents to produce limited-edition collectibles and platform toys such as Omi, which blends toy form with a fine-art presentation. After starting in 2003 as a small shop in Los Angeles and later expanding to a gallery and flagship store, Munky King shifted away from retail locations to concentrate on expanding its toy line and developing artist-driven products, including licensed crossover series and a catalog that features multiple sold-out SKUs. Beyond toys, the company develops animated content, such as a forthcoming short series inspired by Luke Chueh’s work, and maintains a creative space launched in 2017 to support independent artists through facilities like studios and prototyping labs. The business positions itself within the designer toy and art toy segment, collaborating with artists and licensing partners to empower creators and broaden the reach of contemporary toy art.