Tyler Nguyen-Baker Appreciation Blog

Interesting questions! Haha. I've got a very lengthy explanation as to what kinda underwear I think Tyler wears.

Tyler likes to dress as people he looks up to. His style is very similar to Aaron Z with the sweatbands. His basketball jersey and number are a reference to the real-life Vince Carter as I've mentioned before.

With that being said, the bandage on his cheek is likely a reference to Nelly. Who was very popular in the early 2000s. In fact, his overall style during that time is very reminiscent of Tyler's design. From wearing basketball jerseys, the sweatbands, and having a bandage on the cheek.

Many hip-hop and rap artists during that era liked wearing baggy pants, and their underwear ended up showing. This was known as "sagging". Even Nelly did this.

And most people who did this wore boxers when they did the sagging style. (Although I did find Nelly also wearing boxer-briefs doing this style too, but boxers for this fashion was WAY more common).

So, yeah, I headcanon that Tyler wears boxers. If we get a sequel of Turning Red set in high-school, I bet Tyler's pants will be sagging. Or he at least tries it, and the besties tease him about it. Lmao.

1 True Love  - 4*Town (Official Music Video)

Disney recently released a music video for 4*Town’s “1 True Love”. It’s animated, and has a focus on Tyler. Enjoy! :)

Because Tyler grew up in the 90s, I'm guessing he was probably into TMNT, Power Rangers, and Pokémon. So, any toys or merchandise from those franchises.

I'd also theorize he was into some things he would keep to himself and not tell anybody about. Like how he's a secret 4*Townie. Haha. Something like Beanie Babies, Sailor Moon, and The Spice Girls.

Plus aside from basketball, I get the impression he's a gamer too. His family is incredibly wealthy, so he probably had all the major consoles of that era from Nintendo, Sega, and Sony.

From the commentary of Turning Red, they talk about how a scene featuring Tyler was cut during production.

Initially, Mei was gonna go to Tyler’s place to apologize to him before heading to the concert. This is where she’d find out he’s a 4*Townie. She would then “kidnap” him, and take him to the concert. It was cut, because it killed the momentum.

I personally would have loved to see this.

There is a mobile game called ‘Disney POP TOWN’. It’s a puzzle game with gacha elements. One of the things you can try to pull for are outfits from different Disney IPs. Turning Red is included, and one of the outfits is based on Tyler. :) Each outfit has a unique ability. I find it a bit sad that Miriam and Abby are left out though.

here’s the things I found on Tyler! it’s from the preview so I only have these!

Ming does knows of Tyler’s existence/dislikes him, he’s been making fun of Mei since kindergarten, and most likely does brags about his newest paid items with all the money he has!” - Submitted by aineiruu

Thank you for the submission! It’s very helpful! :)

Drawn by: Kimberly Kha

Please give the original artist some love. I linked to her ArtStation account above. :) She works for Disney.

Plus here’s a link to her Turning Red post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/aGbBOz