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Plushie Ninja Toys

Sprout Ninja Joins the Ranks of Shawnimals Ninja of the Month

— April 5, 2011 — Life-Stages
Sprout Ninja is the latest release of Shawnimals Ninja of the Month collection. Sprout Ninja is, like all the other ninjas, a handmade plush toy that is a representation of the month it is released in. With its green coloring and flowery accessories, it's clear that Sprout Ninja has a spring time motif.

As the Ninja of the Month for April 2011, Sprout Ninja is made up of different shades of green, paying homage to the fresh spring color. Sprout Ninja is a limited edition plusie with only 100 handmade pieces set for production. It comes equipped with a magic satchel and special seedling as well as a character sticker and a character button. If you've already started your collection of the 2011 Ninja of the Month, you better grab Sprout Ninja quick.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Plush Toys - The growing interest in unique, handmade toys like Sprout Ninja presents an opportunity for artisanal craft businesses to fill the niche for collectors with limited edition releases.
2. Monthly Collectibles - The monthly release format of the Shawnimals Ninja of the Month collection creates a sense of collectible urgency, and offers a potential opening for subscription services or game-like loyalty programs in other premium product markets.
3. Character-based Merchandise - The inclusion of character stickers and buttons in the Sprout Ninja packaging shows the demand for deeper engagement between consumers and characters in pop culture. Companies can take advantage of this demand by creating character-driven merchandise that fans can collect and display.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The handmade aspects of Sprout Ninja point to an opportunity for toy manufacturers to introduce premium, handmade lines of toys that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs.
2. Subscription Services - The monthly release model used by Shawnimals presents an opportunity to create subscription services in other markets such as limited edition sneakers, high-end fashion, or home decor products that appeal to collectors.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - The character-based merchandise market is growing, and companies can capitalize on this trend by creating merchandise that is more meaningful and engaging through limited edition releases, character-driven storytelling, and immersive fan experiences.
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