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Adorable Comic Snail Plushies

The Swirly Snail Amigurumi Plushie Transform the Classic Characters

— March 18, 2013 — Pop Culture
Transforming robust super human comic book characters into cute helpless creatures has been a staple in the Internet community for quite some time now and these snail adaptations of powerful comic book characters certainly reinforces that idea.

The 'Swirly snail amigurumi plushie' Avenger snails are compromised of various characters from the Marvel Universe. Characters in the roster include Thor, Hulk, Capt. America, Hawkeye and Iron Man. Each slug Avenger has those distinct characteristics that are similar to their super human counter-parts. Snail Thor even has an itty-bitty Mjolnir to accompany him in his slow-paced battles with his snail nemesis brother, Loki. Avenger and Marvel fans will unite in together in praise of such cute and awesome plushies.

Trend Themes
1. Adorable Comic Snail Plushies - Transforming robust comic book characters into cute plushies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy industry.
2. Internet Community - The popularity of Internet communities embracing cute character adaptations opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in online retail and social media marketing.
3. Marvel Universe - Creating snail adaptations of powerful Marvel comic book characters taps into the trend of character crossover and offers disruptive innovation potential in the collectibles market.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The creation of adorable comic snail plushies presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the toy industry, attracting both comic book and snail enthusiasts.
2. Online Retail - The popularity of cute character adaptations in the Internet community opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in online retail where unique and niche products can find a market.
3. Collectibles Market - The snail adaptations of powerful Marvel comic book characters offer disruptive innovation potential in the collectibles market, appealing to both comic book fans and collectors.
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