The new line of toys by Blamo, ‘WHAM BLAM BLAMO’, is charmingly creepy.
The Blamo family has developed a second series in their line of toys titled WHAM BLAM BLAMO. Each character is cuddly, in a sweet misfit kind of way. The creatures are all named and handcrafted by the Blamo family. Naturally, each toy has their own given personality and implicated characteristics. For example, Blamo’s site describes their Eskimo skeleton toy: "Knuckles is a famous street fighter. Legend has it that during a friendly street brawl in the Greatest Storm of the Century there was a white out and he landed himself a gold tooth."
Though goofy and playful, these toys are crafted with the finest of detailing. The artists combine a long list of materials, including woods, brass, paints and cloth. Beyond a plaything, these creatures are sculptural works of art. This is reflected in the somewhat luxury pricing.
Then ‘WHAM BLAM BLAMO’ line will be officially released in Hollywood, LA on January 7th.
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Trend Themes
1. Creepy Cuddly Toys - Toy manufacturers could explore the development of similar products that combine a playful and charmingly creepy aesthetic as potential disruptors in the toy market.
2. Artistic Toys - The emerging trend of creating toys that are both playthings and sculptural works of art present an opportunity to create unique products that blur the line between toys and art.
3. Luxury Toy Market - As evidenced by the somewhat luxury pricing of the 'WHAM BLAM BLAMO' line, there may be an opportunity for toy manufacturers to tap into the luxury market for high-end, artful collectibles.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers may benefit from exploring and incorporating the trend of creating creepy, artistic, and luxury toys into their product offerings as a way to stand out in the crowded toy market.
2. Artisan Craftsmanship - The growth in popularity of artisan craftsmanship in the production of toys like the 'WHAM BLAM BLAMO' line suggests that there may be opportunities for skilled artisans and craftsmen to enter the toy manufacturing industry with unique and innovative products.
3. Art and Design - The trend of blurring the line between art and toys presents an opportunity for artists, designers, and creatives to collaborate with toy manufacturers to produce unique and collectible works of art.