The Best Cartoon and Clothing Collaborations in Recent History

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Year: 2014

A Bathing Ape is already known for its use of cartoonish figurines. It was only right that they included "The Simpsons" in one of its latest collabs. Who knew Bart Simpson could be a hypebeast?

Year: 2011

We don't have the data, but it's safe to assume that there's an sizable population of people who love both "Beavis and Butthead" and Stussy. In fact, if Beavis and Butthead were real, they would probably wear Stussy, so put this one down in the thin collection of collaborations that make perfect sense.

Year: 2011

Like most things Comme des Garçons does, this collab required a deeper appreciation for what's out there. Before "The Simpsons," Matt Groening had a comic strip called "Life in Hell" that continued until 2012. The niche cartoon paired up with CDG Play for a set of T-shirts and long-sleeve tees that immediately showcased your appreciation for fine clothing and the aspects of culture that one has to dig a little deeper for.

Year: 2013

Babar the Elephant first emerged in the early '30s, and became a timeless story that has stuck around through the years. The Danish-brand Soulland gave Babar his first shine in streetwear with a dope collaboration last year that immediately brought stylish dudes back to their childhoods.

Year: 2014

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang have a long-standing presence in streetwear, and recently resurfaced thanks to BAPE. Charlie Brown in signature A Bathing Ape camo? Collab gold.

Year: 2014

This year, everyone's two favorite heroes got a streetwear treatment by Rook. The collection continued with "Adventure Time's" trippy motif, all followers of  Finn and Jake's wild antics did everything they could to get the bucket hats, graphic tees, and crewnecks from this collab.

Year: 2011

When news dropped about Stussy working with Marvel, everyone knew this was a must-cop. The Wolverine T-shirt might just be one of the greatest streetwear pieces of all-time, especially if you grew up watching mutants do battle.

Year: 2010

It's only right that one of the strongest brands in the game work with a name like Popeye. Supreme's goods always go quick, but the spinach-green jacket with the muscle-bound sailor was a particularly sought-after garment in 2010.

Year: 2013

Seeing that Supreme did a collab with Popeye, 10.Deep went ahead and got together with Popeye's arch-nemesis, Brutus. Choosing between this partnership and Supreme's depended on whether you enjoy rooting for the bad guy.

Year: 2012

A Bathing Ape took the Marvel universe and made it into its own, resulting in a series of T-shirts that will definitely have collectors of future years scouring the globe for these pieces. We don't use the adjective "adorable" that often, but did you see the Baby Milo version of The Incredible Hulk? Adorable as fuck.

Year: 2013

Everyone loves Disney, and everyone loves Vans, so when this collaboration dropped, the only question was whether you were going to cop a few different characters or every single pair.

Year: 2014

Its only right that Joyrich collaborated with its cartoon counterpart “Richie Rich.” If you were about snapping necks and getting money, this collab was right up your alley.

Year: 2014

Sprayground and the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" teamed up to create one shell of a bag. If your mom sold all your TMNT toys and gear while you were away one weekend, this was your chance to re-up on the pizza-scarfing crime-fighters you grew up with. Yeah, you might get clowned on a little with this, but the nostalgia outweighs that risk.

Year: 2012

While Bruce Wayne might not wear this print-heavy collab to one of Gotham's fanciest charity balls, he'd still be proud of Lazy Oaf and DC Comics working together to come up with a dope cut and sew collection. The only thing that's missing is a utility belt.

Year: 2013

Who knew Mickey's mug could be so conducive to a dope streetwear collab? Combined with florals and a heavy text pattern, Neff gave the Disney mainstay a 21st century update.

Year: 2014

"Family Guy" and Rook came together to fill an obvious void: that place where hip-hop and hilarious cartoons meet. The upcoming collab fuses Rhode Island's finest with rapper icons for a project that will definitely move.

Year: 2014

This collab got all "Inception" with it and featured a cartoon within a cartoon. Props for originality, and for creating a few pieces that are wearable while showcasing the most gratuitously violent and NSFW cartoon on network television.

Year: 2013

The Hundreds and Disney put out a serious collection that focused on the Lost Boys, the resident swag lords of Never Land. Arguably one of the dopest crews you could ever hope to a member of, the Lost Boys look like they're about to drop the hottest mixtape of the year in this project.

Year: 2013

Remember back in the '90s when hip-hop and cartoons were continuously blending with one another on oversized T-shirts? Lazy Oaf and "Looney Tunes" brought it back with this killer collab.

Year: 2013

Opening Ceremony is all about fun, so of course the retailer/brand paired up with the original Disney character to put together a Mickey-centric collection. Mickey Mouse may be one of the first cartoons ever created, but dude still makes heavy moves.

Year: 2014

To celebrate 25 years of "The Simpsons," the cartoon collaborated with a ton of brands in 2014. The Joyrich project was definitely a standout among the group, and if you love Bart Simpson, you automatically love this collab.

Year: 2013

If you didn't think Pharrell was a SpongeBob fan, then you don't know P. Ice Cream and "SpongeBob SquarePants" both share an affinity for bright colors and the only question this partnership had people asking was, "What took so long?"

Year: 2014

Uniqlo got on board with the bonanza of brands collaborating with "The Simpsons" to celebrate the cartoon's 25th anniversary, and put together a few T-shirts with its UT Uniqlo branch. The tees are simple, but let any lifelong addict of "The Simpsons" showcase their love of the past quarter century.

Year: 2010

If you ever woke up early on a Saturday morning to check out some "Garfield," then you knew you had to get your hands on this partnership. The Hundreds and the people behind Garfield came together to create this awesome cut and sew collection that features the OG grumpy cat.