Combat-inspired toys cater to youthful males looking to exert aggression
Implications - With boys often engaging in acts of aggression with others at school or at home, what initially starts out as innocent can easily turn into something unfavorable. As a method to keep potentially hostile tendencies under control, parents are turning to battle-inspired toys like swords and lasers to give boys a more secure way to exert their naturally antagonistic ways. Toys that encourage battling with others reflects a move toward more regulated sources of contentious behavior.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Battle-inspired Toys - Parents are turning to toys that encourage battling with others to give boys a more secure way to exert their naturally antagonistic ways.
2. Authenticity in Fantasy Weapons and Props - Prop makers are creating replicas of fantasy weapons, such as the Assassin’s Creed Hidden Blade, the Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword, and the Gandalf FX Staff to make fantasy worlds more immersive.
3. Merge of Physical and Virtual Battle Experiences - The Virtual and Terrestrial Battling Robots merge physical and virtual battle experiences, allowing players to continue the fight virtually by plugging in a USB cable and playing with online avatars.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The rise of battle-inspired toys shows a growing market for toys that cater to boys' aggressive tendencies.
2. Prop and Costume Industry - The demand for authenticity in fantasy weapons and props offers opportunities for prop makers in film and TV production, cosplay, and LARPing.
3. Gaming Industry - The merger of physical and virtual battle experiences offers possibilities for companies that develop games with physical components like virtual reality or augmented reality games.
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Date Range:
Sep 12 — Mar 14
Trending:
Mild
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