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Anime Papercrafts

Hello Kitty Super Mario Bros. Combine Gaming With Manga

— July 10, 2009 — Pop Culture
If you've ever wondered what a mixture of Hello Kitty and Mario or Luigi mixture would look like, the papercraft above will show you. I never knew that the amalgamation between Hello Kitty with Mario and Luigi would look so adorable.

The hats, bows and outfits are all separate papercraft models, adding to the complexity of the design. 

Check out the Hello Kitty Super Mario Bros. above.

Implications - The influence of cartoons and anime in popculture is undeniable. Although the anime fanbase may be a restricted one, the amalgamation of popular anime character with familiar pop culture icon has resulted in a rise in popularity and wider audience. These characters and cartoons have served as the inspiration to a number of consumer products including toys and games, with a ver dedicated market of consumers who anxiously await the next anime innovation.
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon-fusion - Combining popular cartoon characters with iconic pop culture figures presents new opportunities for innovative consumer products.
2. Anime-inspired Toys - The growing popularity of anime has opened up a dedicated market for creative and unique toys that draw inspiration from anime characters.
3. Crossover Merchandise - The demand for crossover merchandise that brings together different franchises appeals to fans of both anime and pop culture icons, creating a profitable niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry has a chance to capitalize on the popularity of anime and create innovative and collectible toys that combine different cartoon characters.
2. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can explore opportunities to develop games that blend popular anime characters with well-known gaming franchises, appealing to a broader audience.
3. Consumer Products Industry - With the rise of crossover merchandise, the consumer products industry can create a wide range of products that feature popular anime and pop culture collaborations.
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