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Manga Mashup Animal Toys

Hiroshi Yoshii Debuts His New Mutated 3D Art Toy Collection

— October 31, 2012 — Life-Stages
Hiroshi Yoshii, a designer and resident of Tokyo, Japan, debuts his new Art Toy collection, which brings a mixture between manga and Pixar into these 3D toys.

Hiroshi Yoshii is a prolific and famous artist in Japan. Inspired by Japanese anime and manga, both of which he was not permitted to enjoy as a child, these 3D toys introduce a little quirkiness to they typical plush. Reminiscent of Pixar’s Monster’s Inc. movie, animals like the cow, duck, octopus and dinosaur have been mutated into awkwardly adorable creatures. The designer’s love for three-dimensional monsters paired with his innate curiosity fuels his creativity when advancing his collection. The 3D toys are currently still concept items but have caught a fair amount of attention among bloggers.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Toy Mashup - The trend of combining different creative elements like manga and Pixar in 3D toy designs opens opportunities for innovative and unique products.
2. Quirky Plush Toys - The trend of adding quirkiness and charm to traditional plush toys with unique and mutated designs provides an avenue for disruptive innovation in the toy industry.
3. Anime-inspired Collectibles - The trend of creating collectible toys inspired by Japanese anime and manga presents an opportunity for innovative and appealing products for collectors.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can benefit from exploring the trend of 3D toy mashups to create exciting and eye-catching products that appeal to a wide range of customers.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - The entertainment merchandise industry, particularly in the anime and manga space, can capitalize on the trend of anime-inspired collectibles to offer unique and sought-after products for fans.
3. Art Toy Market - The art toy market can leverage the trend of quirky plush toys to create distinctive and artistic pieces that attract art collectors and enthusiasts.
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