Ghoulish toys for children move away from their traditionally cute cousins
Implications - Children have become so desensitized by the gore and aggression on TV, that they are no longer as drawn to infantile themes. Now toys for children, and even toddlers, can be as gory as zombie dolls, stuffed animals with offensive language and even plushies that have been dissected.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Playfulness - The trend of twisted and dark-themed toys for children challenges traditional ideas of childhood innocence and emphasizes the importance of humor and unconventional design in the toy industry.
2. Offensive Humor - The rise of offensive humor in toys, such as swearing stuffed animals, challenges traditional notions of what is acceptable for children, providing new opportunities for designers to push boundaries.
3. Alternative Garden Decor - The trend of alternative garden decor, such as garden zombies and other gory outdoor decorations, challenges the traditional notion of garden decoration and provides new opportunities for outdoor design.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - New trends in twisted and dark-themed toys challenge traditional ideas of childhood innocence, opening up new opportunities for unconventional designs and a focus on humor and playful irreverence.
2. Home Decor - The trend of alternative garden decorations, such as gory outdoor sculptures, creates new opportunities for outdoor design and alternative home decor, challenging traditional notions of what is acceptable for home design.
3. Humor Art - The rise of offensive humor in toys and other products is creating new opportunities in the world of humor art and design, pushing designers to challenge traditional notions of what is acceptable and explore new territories of irreverence.
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Date Range:
May 08 — Sep 08
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