New from MGA is a line of humorous and collectible pop culture parody toys called The Hangrees that produce slime. The line includes figures like Harry Plopper, Mutant Turds, Chew-KaKa and Fartnite, each of which is paired with a special "food" compound that can be mixed with water to create slime. In keeping with the gross-out theme of the toys, the "snacks" that come with the toys boast names like Kit-Splat and Poo-ringles.
To create each unique kind of slime, kids are able to combine the slime-making ingredients in the actual toys themselves by shaking them and placing them on the toy toilets. The first series of the collectible range is full of pop culture references from movies and video games, and even includes a rare metallic character to discover.
Slime-Producing Parody Toys
The Hangrees Fuse Pop Culture, Humor and Slime
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Parody Toys - Opportunity to create parody toys that align with current pop culture trends by incorporating humor and unusual value-adds such as slime-making capabilities.
2. Slime-making Toys - Innovative toy manufacturers can introduce interesting slime-making properties in their offerings to appeal towards the latest trend in slime-making toys;
3. Humor-inspired Toys - Toy manufacturers can create toy lines that incorporate humor to appeal to kids and adults alike.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toy manufacturers can take inspiration from The Hangrees' approach to incorporating pop culture themes, humor, and interactive elements into their offerings.
2. Entertainment Industry - The makers of movies, video games, and other forms of entertainment can partner with toy manufacturers to create unique and humorous merchandise based on their popular franchises.
3. Crafts Industry - Crafts manufacturers can create slime-making kits that provide a fun and interactive crafting experience for kids.