From Cartoons to Collectibles: Sock Puppet Master Inks Licensing Deal with Youtooz

Award-winning social media cartoonist Sock Puppet Grasp (SPM) enters its first-ever licensing cope with Youtooz. The collectible producer will produce collectible characters for the fast-growing model, with the primary launch set for Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. EST. 

Starting as a pandemic ardour undertaking in 2020, SPM has grown on social media platforms reminiscent of TikTok and Instagram. With 60 million likes on TikTok, SPM combines flipbook-style animation with real-life audio snippets from outrageous 911 calls, viral movies, actuality exhibits, and extra.

The primary collectible to launch the collaboration is the “Grafitti Turtle” plushie. This 9-inch inexperienced turtle plush holds a can of spray paint whereas coated in blue splotches. The Youtooz plush retails for $29.99 and can ship orders beginning Feb. 1, 2025. 

“We’re excited to companion with Youtooz for our first licensed collectibles line,” says the creator of Sock Puppet Grasp. “Followers have been asking how they’ll get their fingers on merchandise with the SPM animal characters, so we’re trying ahead to launching our first Plushie with our extremely fashionable Turtle and others to come back shortly.”

“We have been impressed by how rapidly the viewers for Sock Puppet Grasp has grown and continues to develop for this distinctive model. The movies are hysterical. We’re excited to see followers’ reactions to our collectibles line,” says Matt Kersting, Director of Expertise at Youtooz.

Youtooz will drop new characters each 3-4 months following the discharge of the “Graffiti Turtle.” All SPM collectibles shall be out there on youtooz.com, the newly launched SPM merch retailer (sockpuppetmaster.shop), and at specialty retail shops.