Fuggler Dolls Contain Fake Human Teeth
Thomas Wade-West — September 23, 2013 — Life-Stages
References: etsy & laughingsquid
Fuggler dolls are frightening plush toys that contain fake human teeth. There is very little known about the Fuggler, besides that it's created by someone named Mrs. McGettrick from England.
The Fuggler taps into a niche or hidden market for plush dolls that aren’t attractive—rather, scary and perhaps repulsive to some. However, because of its uniqueness, perhaps it may be construed as a work of art, as opposed to a bedtime companion (imagine waking up in the middle of the night to one of these things hovering over you with a kitchen knife). The nice part about Fugglers is that they’re hand-made by sweet Mrs. McGettrick herself, making each Fuggler a one-of-a-kind piece.
Besides plush Fugglers you can also purchase Fuggler cups for that morning cup of joe (assuming you survive the night).
The Fuggler taps into a niche or hidden market for plush dolls that aren’t attractive—rather, scary and perhaps repulsive to some. However, because of its uniqueness, perhaps it may be construed as a work of art, as opposed to a bedtime companion (imagine waking up in the middle of the night to one of these things hovering over you with a kitchen knife). The nice part about Fugglers is that they’re hand-made by sweet Mrs. McGettrick herself, making each Fuggler a one-of-a-kind piece.
Besides plush Fugglers you can also purchase Fuggler cups for that morning cup of joe (assuming you survive the night).
Trend Themes
1. Frightening Plush Toys - Opportunity exists for creating a line of unique, unsettling plush toys that tap into a hidden market for unconventional and perhaps frightening designs.
2. Handmade One-of-a-kind Toys - There is an opening for creating one-of-a-kind toys that are handmade by the creator, giving each piece a unique value and potentially increasing the perception of the product as an art piece.
3. Niche Market for Repulsive Toys - There is an unexplored market potential for toys that are purposely designed to be repulsive as opposed to being a traditional comforting and attractive companion.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Incorporating unique, unsettling designs for plush toys and creating one-of-a-kind pieces could offer a new direction for the toy industry with potential for capturing previously untapped markets.
2. Art and Sculpture Industry - Creating repulsive art pieces that serve as functional toys or collectibles may provide a new outlet for artists and sculptors, presenting a new way of looking at the relationship between art and play.
3. Gift and Novelty Industry - Marketing unusual and repulsive novelty items like Fuggler cups could serve as an add-on for consumers who value unique and quirky purchases and gift-giving options.
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