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Sidekick Superhero Statues

This Robin Figurine Memorializes the Popular Boy Batman Hero

— January 2, 2015 — Life-Stages
While Batman might be the most popular hero in Gotham city he isn't much without his sidekicks and this Robin figurine pays tribute to the most popular sidekick of all.

While Robin was originally taken up by Dick Grayson, this Robin statue is actually modeled after another Robin predecessor, Damian Wayne. Allegedly Wayne is the son of Bruce Wayne and notorious villain Talia al Ghul. This figurine, designed by Entertainment Earth, showcases the infamous sidekick in the traditional red, yellow and green Robin costume. With a golden cape, green boots and a matching mask this Robin figurine nods to the traditional golden Batman era. Tthis figurine even has a menacing grimace that possibly pays tribute to Wayne's controversial role as Robin that many fans either enjoyed or heavily disliked.
Trend Themes
1. Superhero Sidekick Tributes - The popularity of sidekicks in superhero culture opens opportunities to create a line of tribute statues for fans.
2. Controversial Character Merchandising - Merchandising collectibles for unpopular characters or versions of characters can create niche markets for dedicated fanbases.
3. New Generation Character Models - Continuing the narratives of superhero franchises by introducing the successors of founding characters can introduce new merchandise and storylines for fans.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Merchandising - Companies that specialize in creating and selling collectibles need to focus on identifying niche markets for specific fan bases.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy companies could expand their product offerings by creating figurines based on lesser-known characters or versions of popular characters.
3. Comics and Storyline Development - Comic book publishers or entertainment studios can introduce new narratives and successors to established characters to add fresh perspectives for fans.
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