The 2015 Marvel Calendar Brings It Back to 1981
Meghan Young — January 8, 2015 — Pop Culture
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The new year may have already started, but that doesn't mean people might not still be scouting around for that perfect date keeper; enter the 2015 Marvel calendar. Made for comic book enthusiasts of all ages, this Marvel calendar brings it back to 1981 with a slew of vintage images that are flashbacks in all the right ways.
Since calendars eventually repeat the same sequence after a few years, it is only natural that a brand would decide to revisit a past year for a welcomed throwback and a fun bit of trivia. The 2015 Marvel calendar does just that, just in time to welcome a slew of upcoming Marvel movies in the months to come. The Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Fantastic-Four all make appearances.
Since calendars eventually repeat the same sequence after a few years, it is only natural that a brand would decide to revisit a past year for a welcomed throwback and a fun bit of trivia. The 2015 Marvel calendar does just that, just in time to welcome a slew of upcoming Marvel movies in the months to come. The Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Fantastic-Four all make appearances.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Calendars - Opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia by creating calendars featuring vintage images.
2. Comic Book Merchandise - Growing demand for merchandise targeted towards comic book enthusiasts, such as calendars and collectibles.
3. Movie Tie-in Products - Opportunity to capitalize on the release of upcoming Marvel movies by creating related merchandise like calendars and posters.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishers can create and market retro calendars to cater to nostalgic consumers.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - Companies specializing in comic book merchandise can create and sell calendars and other collectibles.
3. Film Promotion - Film studios can partner with merchandise companies to release movie tie-in products, including calendars.
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