'Warriors' Come out To Play Again Through Mezco Toyz
John Charles — February 4, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: comicbookresources & mezcotoyz
First released in 1979, The Warriors has been a part of American culture ever since. Fox’s American Dad recently ran a Warriors-themed episode, the Simpsons has referenced it on several occasions, and the call of “Come out and play-ay” can be heard in numerous films. A video game based on the film quickly rose to the top of the charts and won several awards, there is also a new clothing line from Marc Ecko, a new interactive game in the works, and a remake of the film in pre-production.
Ostensibly based on the Greek tale Anabasis, IMDB sums up the plot thusly: "A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island… Alive."
With all this love for the film, its no wonder that one fan lovingly recreated some key movie scenes with miniature sets and action figures from Mezco Toyz. Taken over the course of several weeks, the photographer carefully positioned the miniature gangmembers to capture the poses of the originals as seen in the film. The results, shown here, are stunning!
Can you dig it?
Ostensibly based on the Greek tale Anabasis, IMDB sums up the plot thusly: "A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island… Alive."
With all this love for the film, its no wonder that one fan lovingly recreated some key movie scenes with miniature sets and action figures from Mezco Toyz. Taken over the course of several weeks, the photographer carefully positioned the miniature gangmembers to capture the poses of the originals as seen in the film. The results, shown here, are stunning!
Can you dig it?
Trend Themes
1. Toy-based Film Remakes - Opportunity for the creation of a product line of film remakes using miniature sets and action figures from toys.
2. Nostalgia-based Products - Opportunity for companies to tap into consumer nostalgia by reviving popular cultural elements in new products.
3. Relevance of Old Brands - Opportunity to bring back old, familiar brands and franchises to a new generation of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunity for toy companies to develop products for film fans by recreating film scenes using miniature sets and action figures.
2. Entertainment Industry - Opportunity for the entertainment industry to tap into the nostalgic memories of consumers by remaking popular films or TV shows and creating related merchandise.
3. Fashion Industry - Opportunity for fashion designers to create a clothing line based on a popular cultural element like The Warriors and to capitalize on growing nostalgia for the 70s and 80s.
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