Conan O'Brien Gets His Own Superhero Action Figure
Peter Vallas — January 14, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: paulpapedesigns & superpunch.blogspot
Famous television personality Conan O'Brien has had his own custom action figure toy created by toy designer Paul Pape. The action figure is called the 'Flaming C' and was inspired from an episode where Conan O'Brien made his own animated action show.
The costume is hysterical and stunningly accurate. Toy collectors and fans of the show will surely be tempted to get their hands on this one-of-a-kind Conan O'Brien 'Flaming C' figurine.
Implications - NO WE OUR OR US
We know Conan has a sense of humor about this hilarious superhero action figure, and for fans of the funny man, it certainly makes for the perfect gift. An interesting take on collectables, the figure ensures O'Brien's legend will be commemorated in history.
The costume is hysterical and stunningly accurate. Toy collectors and fans of the show will surely be tempted to get their hands on this one-of-a-kind Conan O'Brien 'Flaming C' figurine.
Implications - NO WE OUR OR US
We know Conan has a sense of humor about this hilarious superhero action figure, and for fans of the funny man, it certainly makes for the perfect gift. An interesting take on collectables, the figure ensures O'Brien's legend will be commemorated in history.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Action Figures - Opportunity for toy designers to create unique and personalized action figures based on popular television personalities.
2. Animated Action Shows - Demand for merchandise and collectibles from animated shows, creating an opportunity for toy manufacturers and designers to cater to this market.
3. Commemorative Collectibles - Growing trend of creating collectibles and memorabilia based on iconic moments or characters, providing an opportunity for toy makers to tap into nostalgia-driven consumer demand.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Design - The creation of custom action figures for television personalities presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy designers to push the boundaries of traditional collectible toys.
2. Television Merchandise - The demand for action figures based on animated action shows opens up opportunities for toy manufacturers to collaborate with television networks and create merchandise tie-ins.
3. Collectible Market - The trend of commemorating iconic moments or characters through collectibles creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy makers to create limited-edition items that appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers.
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