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Face-Eating Fluffies

The Alien Facehugger Plush from Firebox Will Comfortably Strangle You

— April 12, 2011 — Pop Culture
Online retailer Firebox.com is back with some more unconventional toy products that are likely to entice sci-fi fans. The Alien Facehugger Plush takes inspiration straight out of the famous blockbuster hit Alien.

When people watch any part of the Alien series, anything cuddly and cute would be the last thing on their minds. The Alien Facehugger Plush from Firebox is a plush model of the baby alien from the movie, which uses its tentacles to wrap on a human enemy and deploy eggs. Sounds gross, doesn't it?

The Alien Facehugger Plush even features adjustable tentacles that will wrap around you and hug your face tightly with immense soft and cuddly warmth -- something you may never have expected from such a crazy creature.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Toy Products - There is an opportunity to disrupt the toy industry by creating unconventional and unique toy products that cater to specific fandoms or interests.
2. Sci-fi Inspired Plush Toys - Creating plush toys inspired by popular sci-fi movies and series can tap into the nostalgia and fandom of sci-fi enthusiasts, offering a unique and marketable product.
3. Unexpected Softness and Cuddliness - By combining unexpected elements such as softness and cuddliness with traditionally creepy or scary characters, new opportunities for innovative and disruptive products can emerge.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can explore unconventional and unique toy products that cater to niche fandoms or interests, expanding their customer base and creating new market segments.
2. Collectibles and Memorabilia - The collectibles and memorabilia industry can capitalize on the nostalgia and fandom of sci-fi enthusiasts by creating licensed products inspired by popular movies and series, offering fans a unique way to connect with their favorite franchises.
3. Gift and Novelty Retail - Gift and novelty retailers can embrace unexpected softness and cuddliness by curating a range of products that combine traditional creepy or scary characters with comfort and cuteness, providing customers with unique and memorable gift options.
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