These 'Star Trek Ponies' by Etsy user Sara Bean are an adorable mash-up of two of the most beloved icons from the past few decades.
Mixing two nostalgic items in a charming way, this seller is doing a great deal of business with her appealing and creative creations. With pony versions of Spock and Captain Kirk, this is the cutest depiction of Trek characters in existence. One-of-a-kind and irresistibly hilarious, these dolls are sure to please the most feminine Trekkies out there. Bean offers mix-up ponies using other iconic figures including Transformers, and shows a wide range of customization options on her Etsy page.
Perhaps less than kid-friendly, these are better classified as memorabilia than toys.
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Trend Themes
1. Nostalgia Mashups - The trend of combining two beloved icons from the past can create charming and unique products.
2. Customized Collectibles - Increasing demand for personalized and unique figurines can lead to innovative custom collectible businesses.
3. Feminine Fan Merchandise - Creating merchandise targeted towards feminine fans can tap into a potential market and lead to increased sales.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturers - Toy manufacturers can explore the trend of nostalgia mashups to create unique toy products.
2. Customized Figurine Businesses - Innovative customized figurine businesses can leverage the trend of customized collectibles and offer personalized merchandise.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise Retailers - Pop culture merchandise retailers can cater to the demand for feminine fan merchandise and offer targeted products to increase sales.