Japan never stands in last place when it comes to technological advancement. In the matter of wacky items, the same truth holds; in fact, Japan often has some of the most outrageous product innovations.
One of Japan’s newest hits, already making its way to America, is the cute Elite Banana series. Each of the adorable bananas has their own respective personalities and occupation. If you prefer a basic pet, you can have a simple, working class banana. If you want something more complex, another option is the business type banana which wears a tie.
The Elite Banana series includes floating banana keychains, mobile phone accessories, plush toys and personal massagers. All of the bananas are painted yellow and have different facial features, so you can choose the one which best represents your personality. The personal massager banana vibrates using a single AA battery while the banana plush toys are sound activated.
If you’re into the banana fad, you can watch the plush toy banana rock back and forth while his buddy the massager banana relaxes you.
As for the other two, simply let them rest from where they are dangled.
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Japane's Elite Banana Series
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Pet Toys - There is an opportunity for businesses to create unique, personalized pet toys that cater to the eccentricities of pet owners.
2. Functional Novelty Accessories - There is a demand for everyday items with unique designs and aesthetics, such as the Elite Banana series.
3. Sound-activated Toys - There is potential to create toys that are activated by sound or music, adding another layer of interaction and entertainment for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Toys and Accessories - Companies in the pet industry can explore opportunities to incorporate personality and uniqueness into their product lines.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can tap into the demand for functional items with unique designs that cater to consumers' personalities and preferences.
3. Entertainment and Toy Manufacturing - Toy and entertainment companies can explore the potential of sound-activated toys, which could provide a more interactive and engaging play experience for consumers.