The Kidrobot x Street Fighter Collab Pays Homage to Old-School Characters
Matt Ho — June 27, 2011 — Art & Design
References: kronikle.kidrobot & hypebeast
The world of designer toys and 2D fighting games have collided with these Kidrobot x Street Fighter figures.
Though there have been many new characters appearing in the Street Fighter franchise in recent years, the Kidrobot x Street Fighter figures feature the old-school characters most know and love. This means you won’t be seeing the likes of Gen, Adon or Charlie in this series. Kidrobot is going with the original 12 warriors that started the explosion of fighting games. Some of the characters include favorites like Ryu, Ken, Chung-Li and Blanka, all in 3-inch vinyl form.
The Kidrobot x Street Fighter collaboration will no doubt continue Kidrobot’s success of releasing miniature figures of pop cultural characters. This will be another exciting collection coming from the company that fans will be ecstatic about.
Though there have been many new characters appearing in the Street Fighter franchise in recent years, the Kidrobot x Street Fighter figures feature the old-school characters most know and love. This means you won’t be seeing the likes of Gen, Adon or Charlie in this series. Kidrobot is going with the original 12 warriors that started the explosion of fighting games. Some of the characters include favorites like Ryu, Ken, Chung-Li and Blanka, all in 3-inch vinyl form.
The Kidrobot x Street Fighter collaboration will no doubt continue Kidrobot’s success of releasing miniature figures of pop cultural characters. This will be another exciting collection coming from the company that fans will be ecstatic about.
Trend Themes
1. Designer Toy Collaboration - Collaborations between designer toy companies and popular franchises are becoming increasingly popular, providing innovative products for both collectors and fans.
2. Nostalgia-inspired Collectibles - Retro-styled figurines and toys that tap into nostalgic pop culture are gaining in popularity, opening new markets for companies that specialize in collector's items.
3. Miniature Vinyl Figures - The trend of collecting miniature vinyl figures is still going strong, as collectors seek new and unique designs to add to their collections.
Industry Implications
1. Designer Toy - Kidrobot and other designer toy companies can focus on collaborations with popular franchises, creating unique collectibles for fans of both brands.
2. Gaming - The success of nostalgia-inspired gaming merchandise, such as Street Fighter vinyl figures, presents an opportunity for game developers and publishers to tap into the collector's market.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - Companies that specialize in pop culture merchandise, such as Kidrobot, can create new lines of nostalgia-inspired collectibles to tap into the growing market of adult collectors.
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