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Deformed Sci-Fi Dolls

Stacey Rader Makes Her Own Nightmarish Toys Using Recycled Parts

— March 6, 2012 — Unique
You may not want to have any of these Stacey Rader creations around your children, no matter how much of a Star Wars fan he or she may be. After all, looking at these toy creations, which have been assembled using mutilated doll parts, is already quite the disturbing sight for adults, so you can imagine how horrifying they would be to kids. But if your thirst for oddities is immense and you have a strong stomach for the strange, then there’s simply no substitute for these Stacey Rader dolls.

Operating an Etsy shop under the moniker GeekyVixen, Stacey Rader sells her bizarre playthings for a surprisingly fair price. A pair of TIE fighters, which have been augmented with baby heads as the cockpit, will only set you back $20, while a teddy bear R2-D2 comes at a humble $7.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Toy Art - The market for unique, environmentally-friendly and creepy toys made from recycled materials is growing.
2. Grotesque Collectibles - Collectibles featuring nightmarish, unconventional designs have gained popularity among niche markets.
3. Alternative Etsy Market - Non-traditional and shocking creations sold on Etsy are redefining the platform's creative potential.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can incorporate recycled materials and unorthodox designs to appeal to eco-conscious and unconventional markets.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can create collectibles and sculptures from discarded materials, appealing to customers with a desire for strange and unique decor.
3. E-commerce - Niche, unconventional creations are expanding the range of items sold on online marketplaces and increasing demand for unique, handmade products.
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