The Monsters - General Mills - Black - 2024
Released six months after the original colored editions, the all-black KAWS x General Mills Monsters figures gave Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Frute Brute a striking, sculptural update in matte black for $320 each
Retail Price: $320
Edition Size: Limited Run
KAWS put a minimalist twist on the colorful Monster characters by recasting each one in matte black—an aesthetic shift that zeroes in on form over familiarity. Cartoonish features like Boo Berry’s ghostly shape or Count Chocula’s vampire cape are still there, but in all black they take on a mysterious, sculptural weight that feels more like contemporary art than breakfast memorabilia. The trademark crossed‑out eyes pop in dramatic contrast, reinforcing their identity in classic KAWS fashion.
Each vinyl stands around 11.4 inches tall and debuted online exclusively on KAWSONE on October 1, 2024. Made in collaboration with Medicom Toy and AllRightsReserved, the figures follow on from the colored 2024 series, underscoring KAWS’s interest in shifting perspectives through tone and texture. With the monochrome palette, these figures elevate familiar mascots into sophisticated art‑toys that bridge nostalgia, design, and collectible culture.
