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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Star Wars Talking Plush Balls are Cuddly and Cute

— September 3, 2012 — Life-Stages
Geeks and cuddle-lovers should check out the adorable Star Wars Talking Plush Balls. These cuddly characters are totally cute and sure to put any Star Wars fan at ease.

The collection is available from Urban Collector and features many of the iconic film characters. Included in the series is Darth Vador, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and Yoda. The force is sure to be with you with these plushies, so feel free to toss them around with a friend or cozy up next to one in bed.

They look just like cartoon versions of the characters and are soft enough to sleep on. These would be a great starter gift to set your kid on the path to a life of galactic fanaticism.
Trend Themes
1. Talking Plush Toys - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy industry by incorporating voice and interactive features into plush toys.
2. Character-based Plush Collections - The trend of creating plush toy collections based on popular characters or franchises provides an opportunity for licensing and collaboration across industries.
3. Nostalgic Geek Merchandise - Catering to the nostalgia of geek culture by creating merchandise featuring beloved characters from movies, TV shows, and video games creates an opportunity for innovation in the merchandising industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Incorporating new technology and interactive features into plush toys, such as voice activation or app connectivity, can disrupt the traditional toy industry.
2. Licensing and Collaboration - Industries can leverage the popularity of characters and franchises by collaborating on plush toy collections, creating unique cross-branding opportunities.
3. Geek Culture Merchandising - Creating merchandise that taps into the nostalgia of geek culture and iconic characters from movies, TV shows, and video games can disrupt the merchandising industry.
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