Toy Designers Opt for Japanese-Inspired Characters
Andrea Graham — June 11, 2010 — Life-Stages
References: celesse.deviantart & sugarbunnyshop
DeviantART stars like Celesse and Queen Of Dorks have gone into limited-run kawaii plushies manufacturing of their popular Japanese-inspired characters. Despite lacking the capital of larger toy companies, designers are teaming up with small custom toy companies to produce professionally manufactured cute kawaii plushies.
Limited gives designers an affordable opportunity to turn their characters into lovable kawaii plushies. Having already established a massive following online, these designers set up online shops and sell their products to their adoring fans.
Limited gives designers an affordable opportunity to turn their characters into lovable kawaii plushies. Having already established a massive following online, these designers set up online shops and sell their products to their adoring fans.
Trend Themes
1. Limited-run Toy Design - Toy designers are opting for limited-run manufacturing to bring their unique Japanese-inspired plushie characters to market.
2. Collaborative Plushie Production - Designers partner with custom toy companies to produce professionally manufactured plushies, disrupting traditional toy manufacturing methods.
3. Direct-to-consumer Product Sales - kawaii plushie creators establish online shops to sell products directly to their fans, circumventing traditional distribution models.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy industry can explore limited-run collaborations with independent creators to produce unique and highly sought-after products.
2. Custom Toy Companies - Custom toy companies can leverage partnerships with designers to expand their offerings and bring fresh, innovative products to market.
3. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the trend of direct-to-consumer sales, especially in niches where independent creators have established a strong following.
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