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Collectible Movie Villain Toys

Medicom Toy Released a Joker Toy in Celebration of Suicide Squad

— May 25, 2016 — Art & Design
Medicom Toy is known from its incredibly popular 'BE@RBRICK' collectibles, a series which now includes a Joker toy to celebrate the 'Suicide Squad' film.

The company uses robotic-looking bears as the base of its designs. The bears stand on two feet, allowing the brand to give them human qualities that can make them both eerie and cute at the same time. This Joker toy includes the Batman villain's iconic makeup, however is shown with a malicious frown rather than the character's cold smile often associated with him. It wears a gray suit with a patterned shirt beneath, complete with brown and blue shoes. The BE@RBRICK Joker toy stands at 280 mm tall and has functional joints that can bend and twist to change poses.

With the release of 'Suicide Squad' highly anticipated and the Joker character one of the most widely recognizable villains, this Joker toy will be quickly picked up by collectors.
Trend Themes
1. Collectible Movie Villain Toys - Opportunity for creating collectible toys based on popular movie villains, appealing to both collectors and fans.
2. Robotic-looking Collectibles - Disruption in the collectible toy market by incorporating robotic and human qualities into designs for a unique aesthetic.
3. Functional Joints for Poseable Toys - Innovation in the toy industry by introducing functional joints to collectible toys, enabling poseability and interactive play experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for collectible movie villain toys and expand their product lines.
2. Film and Entertainment - Collaboration possibilities between toy manufacturers and film studios to create merchandise based on popular movie villains, enhancing fan engagement.
3. Collectibles Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to enter the collectibles market by creating unique and highly sought-after movie villain toys.
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