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Custom Collectible

Consumers turn to collectible items that offer personalized features

Implications - No longer satisfied with the typical off-the-shelf product, consumers are turning to custom, easy-to-alter toys that offer a greater sense of personalization. Redesigning action figures and building blocks with interchangeable elements and printed designs, brands are using elements of customization to not only add a personal touch, but also transform traditionally lifeless collectibles into products that are more engaging and immersive in nature.
Workshop Question - To add value to your product, what is one way to offer personalization?
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Collectibles - Consumers desire to own unique collectibles that can be customized and personalized to express their individuality.
2. User-generated Content - Consumers are increasingly participating in the creative process of product design and customization, immersing them in the brand and increasing engagement.
3. Digital Fabrication - Advancements in 3D printing and other digital fabrication technologies are democratizing product design and manufacture, allowing for greater customization and personalization.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - Manufacturers can take advantage of digital fabrication technologies to offer customizable and precision-manufactured products.
2. Toy and Games - Toy and game companies can increase engagement and sales by offering customizable and interactive products.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms can offer personalized product customization options, driving customer engagement and increasing sales.
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Featured Examples

Customized LEGO Figurines
Customized LEGO Figurines
Funky 3D Faces Enables Users to Create a Custom LEGO Minifig
The custom product market is showing little sign of slowing down, which is evident with Funky 3D Faces that enable custom LEGO minifigs to be created to a persons exact likeness. Working with 3D... MORE
Customizable Toy Figurines
Customizable Toy Figurines
The Disney Princess Little Kingdom Royal Sparkle Collection is Petite
There’s certainly no shortage of toy figurines on the market, but the Disney Princess Little Kingdom Royal Sparkle Collection is set to be one of the more collectible options. Offering little... MORE
3D-Printed Action Figures
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This Company Turns Selfies into 3D-Printed Figurines
DOOB 3D is a German company that allows consumers to turn their selfies into 3D-printed action figures. Although the technology was originally used to help cancer and stroke victims get fitted for... MORE
Custom Superheroine Toys
Custom Superheroine Toys
HeroMe Helps Kids Build Their Own Super Female Action Figures
Customization, superheroes and action figures are three things that kids gravitate towards, which is why the HeroMe line of superhero action figures was created. After the project was first launched... MORE
play_circle_filledPersonalized Building Block Kits
Personalized Building Block Kits
This LEGO Store Produces Custom Lego Kits in a Child's Likeness
At the LEGO store in London’s Leicester Square, LEGO fans of all ages have the chance to step into the Mosaic Maker and create a custom LEGO self-portrait kit in their image. The Mosaic... MORE
Customizable Superhero Sets
Customizable Superhero Sets
The DIY 6" Action Figure Kits Encourage Kids to Personalize Their Toys
Encouraging kids to add their own spin to traditional superhero toys, the 6” Action Figure Kits allow consumers to adjust, personalize and alter these action figures as the please. While... MORE

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