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Fanmade Anime Figurines

Twitter User Taku Morino Superimposes Yo-Kai Watch Cats and Gundam Robots

— September 11, 2014 — Life-Stages
Twitter user Taku Morino's anime mash-up figurine is inspired by two of Japan's most famous manga franchises, Yo-Kai Watch and Gundam. For his unique figurine, the fan marries a cat spirit from Yo-Kai Watch with Gundam's giant robots to create this dream toy.

Taku Morino's unique creation was conceived by grafting the head of a Yo-Kai Watch cat onto the body of an RX-78 Gundam robot. The result is spectacular and is set to appeal to anime lovers and toy collectors across the globe.

Focusing on proportion, Taku gives Gundam's RX-78 robot a plumper and more compact body that is more compatible with its Yo-Kao Watch fragment. The toy even comes complete with a saber sword and a book accessory that changes its facial expressions from angry to pleasant.

Trend Themes
1. Anime Mash-up Figurines - Opportunity for creating unique and innovative figurines by combining popular anime franchises like Yo-Kai Watch and Gundam.
2. Proportion Adjustment in Toy Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity in adjusting the proportions of existing toy designs to create more compatibility and appeal.
3. Interactive Toy Accessories - Opportunity for creating toy accessories that change facial expressions or provide additional functionality for enhanced play experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Anime Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the anime merchandise market by offering unique mash-up figurines.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore proportion adjustment techniques in toy design and production.
3. Interactive Toy Accessories - Growth potential in the market for interactive toy accessories that add value and enhance play experiences.
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