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Sitcom Character Plushies

The Arrested Development Tobias Funke Doll is Charmingly Comedic

— October 29, 2012 — Life-Stages
Made to order, each of the Arrested Development Tobias Funke dolls, by Etsy seller Michelle Coffee, are slightly different.

Tobias Funke is one of the most problematic characters on the hilarious show Arrested Development which is making a comeback in 2013. This says a lot considering every single character on the show has major issues. The plushie dolls feature the different sides of Tobias. One has him in all blue, such as the time when he was trying out for the Blue Man's Group and then started camouflaging himself on every blue surface, another just features his hairy chest. All of them have him wearing his "never nude" cutoff denim shorts that he can't take off.

Get your own quirky Arrested development Tobias Funke doll to watch the upcoming new season with.
Trend Themes
1. Sitcom Character Plushies - The trend of creating plush dolls based on popular sitcom characters offers an opportunity for businesses to tap into the nostalgia and fandom of TV show lovers.
2. Made-to-order Personalized Dolls - The rise of made-to-order plush dolls allows businesses to cater to the individual preferences of customers, providing a unique and personalized product.
3. Nostalgia Merchandise - The demand for nostalgia merchandise, like the Tobias Funke plush dolls, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the popularity of beloved TV shows from the past.
Industry Implications
1. Ecommerce - The eCommerce industry can tap into the trend of sitcom character plushies by offering a wide range of TV show-inspired dolls to online customers.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturing companies have the opportunity to produce licensed plush dolls based on popular sitcom characters, catering to devoted fans and collectors.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - The pop culture merchandise industry can create a line of nostalgia-themed products, including plush dolls, to target TV show enthusiasts and capitalize on their love for iconic characters like Tobias Funke.
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