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Wrestling Character Gloves

WWE Blitz Brawlers Take the Form of Character-Themed Battle Gloves

— February 18, 2019 — Life-Stages
As part of its licensed WWE product line, TOMY is introducing WWE Blitz Brawlers, which take the form of character-themed, life-size battle gloves. With this WWE toy, kids are able to slip their hands inside the gloves and take on the role of a brawler in a battling game. While there have been countless wrestling and boxing toys introduced for kids, the WWE Blitz Brawlers set themselves apart for being like a cross between a pair of punching gloves and a plush toy.

After being exhibited at the New York Toy Fair, these brawling toys are set to be available through mass retailers as of the autumn, just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season.
Trend Themes
1. Licensed Character-themed Toys - Manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of licensed characters by expanding their toy offerings to include character-themed battle gloves and other interactive play experiences.
2. Interactive Gaming Accessories - There is a growing demand for innovative gaming accessories that enhance the interactive and immersive gaming experience, like the WWE Blitz Brawlers battle gloves.
3. Hybrid Toy Concepts - Combining different elements from various toy categories, such as plush toys and punching gloves, presents opportunities for creating unique and captivating hybrid toy concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the market for character-themed battle gloves and other innovative toy concepts that offer children a new and exciting play experience.
2. Gaming Accessories - Producers of gaming accessories can tap into the trend of interactive gameplay by developing accessories like the WWE Blitz Brawlers battle gloves to enhance the gaming experience.
3. Licensed Merchandise - License holders can expand their product lines by partnering with manufacturers to create licensed character-themed toys, such as the WWE Blitz Brawlers, to cater to fans and enthusiasts.
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