Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay has moved from a digital ape character to a $249 collectible figure, while a rare Homies prototype is being offered for $15,000

Snoop Dogg’s digital ape character, Dr. Bombay, has taken another step into the world of physical collectibles, with a limited-edition figure priced at $249.99 making its debut at New York Comic Con in October 2026. At the same time, Vital Toys is offering a rare Homies P-Rico production sample for $15,000, bringing an unusual piece of toy-making history out of its archives. The two releases connect the growing market for digital-inspired merchandise with the nostalgia surrounding hip-hop collectibles from the early 2000s.How did Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay become a $249 collectible figureAccording to EIN Presswire, on behalf of Vital Toys, the company introduced its Dr. Bombay collectible at New York Comic Con, with the figure available exclusively through Walmart website. The launch brings a character associated with digital art into the physical toy market, allowing collectors to own a tangible version of the ape.Dr. Bombay is inspired by Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT number 6723, which belongs to rapper Snoop Dogg. The character's transition into a physical product reflects an effort to connect online collectibles with a broader audience beyond people familiar with digital assets.The figure stands 13 inches tall and reproduces several distinctive elements associated with the character. Its outfit includes a pink coat, camouflage trousers, a helmet and combat boots. The design also incorporates the bold accessories and streetwear-inspired appearance that distinguish Dr. Bombay from conventional toy figures.Vital Toys has priced the collectible at $249.99. Rather than simply reproducing the digital image, the company has developed a full-sized character with a detailed outfit, presenting it as a display piece for collectors.A collaboration rooted in early hip-hop toy cultureThe partnership between Snoop Dogg and Vital Toys predates the Dr. Bombay release by more than two decades. According to The Bored Ape Gazette, the company previously worked with the rapper in the early 2000s to develop 6 action figures inspired by him.One of those figures appeared in the music video for his song From Tha Church To Da Palace, connecting the toys directly with his music career. The collaboration brought the rapper's recognisable image into a format that fans could collect and display.Vital Toys founder and chief executive Sidney Richlin is central to both the earlier projects and the latest release. His experience in producing entertainment-related merchandise has helped bring Dr. Bombay from a digital character into a physical collectible.The Bored Ape Gazette reported that Richlin and Snoop Dogg renewed their collaboration in 2023, using the rapper's Bored Ape character as the basis for the new figure.Richlin has also described the project as an opportunity to demonstrate how intellectual property associated with Bored Ape Yacht Club can reach mainstream retail.What makes the rare Homies P-Rico prototype worth $15,000Alongside Dr. Bombay, Vital Toys is offering a collectible with a different kind of appeal. According to EIN Presswire, the item is an original Homies P-Rico production sample made in 2004 and preserved in the company's archives for more than 20 years.The approximately 7.5-inch figure belongs to Series 2 of the Homies collection. It features a custom necklace, a microphone, a New York jersey and a headwrap displaying the Puerto Rican flag.Its asking price is $15,000, considerably higher than the price of the Dr. Bombay figure. The difference reflects the P-Rico sample's claimed rarity and historical background rather than its size alone.Vital Toys says only 2 original samples were produced. One remained with Richlin, while the other was given to Homies creator David Gonzales and was subsequently destroyed. Richlin's example is now described by the company as the only known surviving version.The sample's long period in the company's archives adds another layer to its story. Unlike a standard retail figure manufactured in larger quantities, this piece represents an early production stage and preserves a connection to the process through which the Homies toy was developed.The company is offering the item through Walmart website during the New York Comic Con event, giving collectors an opportunity to acquire an object that has not been part of an ordinary retail release.New York Comic Con brings two generations of collectibles togetherThe October launch also provides a platform for Richlin to revisit the company's history. According to EIN Presswire, he was scheduled to appear in a livestream from the Walmart booth at New York Comic Con on October 10 at 11 am Eastern time, discussing the collectibles and sharing stories from his career.The Bored Ape Gazette reported that Richlin sees the Dr. Bombay project as a potential route for other Bored Ape Yacht Club members to bring their characters into mainstream retail. The approach treats a digital character as commercial intellectual property that can be developed into products for audiences who may not participate in NFT markets.Founded in 1998, Vital Toys has worked on collectibles inspired by music, films, art and popular culture.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.