Big news coming through the art toy world right now, and this one seriously stopped me in my tracks.
J Balvin has officially received and endorsed the very first
“Slimesen” art toy by artist
Mohamed Ali, and yep… this Reggaeton Edition is a full-on 1-of-1 custom that pays homage to Balvin’s iconic pizza aesthetic. The prototype was personally delivered to J Balvin, who didn’t just quietly receive it… he showed real love. Along with accepting the piece, Balvin
recorded a personal video endorsing the work and shared exclusive photos of himself with the prototype. Watching an artist at this level openly support a designer toy like this honestly feels huge, and I think it speaks volumes about where art toys and crossover culture are headed.
What makes this even more special is that the high-res close-up photos you’re seeing here are completely exclusive. These detailed shots of the Slimesen prototype have not been published anywhere else yet, giving SpankyStokes readers the first clear look at the sculpt, paint, and character details. The expression, textures, and color choices feel playful but intentional, and the pizza-inspired elements hit just right without feeling forced. I am super impressed with how cohesive the whole design feels.
For those looking for proof of support, it’s all there. J Balvin publicly liked and supported the video endorsement, and the collaboration post itself is
co-authored by Balvin on Instagram, making this more than just a repost or casual mention. This is a genuine co-sign. Seeing a global music icon engage this deeply with a designer toy project is seriously inspiring. It’s moments like this that remind me why I love covering this scene… watching artists grow, cross worlds, and get recognized in ways that push the culture forward is always exciting to witness. This is definitely one to keep your eyes on, because if this is just the beginning for Slimesen, things are about to get very interesting.
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