Star Wars Vinylmation Gives the Characters a Cuddly Makeover
Matt Ho — January 25, 2012 — Life-Stages
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The Star Wars Vinylmation is a new series of figures that gives the iconic sci-fi characters a teddy makeover and surprisingly, Medicom Toy has nothing to do with it.
Disney is actually the company backing the Star Wars Vinylmation. Each character has been given a new look, most notably, the bear ears that now occupy both sides of the head. Compared to Medicom Toy's Bearbrick, the figures are more rounded and have more of a cuddly look; sort of like the Ewoks if they cosplayed as some of the characters. Familiar faces in the collection will include Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Yoda and more. These are blind boxes, which means no one will know which character they'll get until they buy the figure and open it.
This is Series 1 for the Star Wars Vinylmation collection, which means more will likely follow.
Disney is actually the company backing the Star Wars Vinylmation. Each character has been given a new look, most notably, the bear ears that now occupy both sides of the head. Compared to Medicom Toy's Bearbrick, the figures are more rounded and have more of a cuddly look; sort of like the Ewoks if they cosplayed as some of the characters. Familiar faces in the collection will include Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Yoda and more. These are blind boxes, which means no one will know which character they'll get until they buy the figure and open it.
This is Series 1 for the Star Wars Vinylmation collection, which means more will likely follow.
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi Makeover - Opportunity for companies to reimagine iconic sci-fi characters as teddy bears or other cuddly figures.
2. Blind Box Collectibles - The surprise element of blind boxes creates excitement for collectors and opens up opportunities for limited edition releases.
3. Character Cosplay - Bringing characters from one franchise into another through cosplay-inspired redesigns creates unique merchandise and crossover appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore collaborations with popular franchises to create unique and collectible figures.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - Opportunities for businesses to create licensed merchandise that puts a fresh twist on familiar characters and appeals to fans.
3. Collectibles Market - Collectible marketplaces can benefit from the popularity of blind box releases and limited edition items, attracting avid collectors.
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