These gangster dolls have an odd appeal, in an ironic way, as they are clearly hideous. With accessories like a crown necklace, baby bling and ‘crib on board’ t-shirts, these tough little bambinos are hard not to give attention to.
They are currently available on pre-order at $113 for the set. Gangsta Babies series 1 will be available in October 2008.
I tried, but I simply couldn't compete with the description on the Gangsta Baby website:
"Comin straight outta crib-town! Each of these 10-inch hooddlers is A-Listing in the play ground. Rockin fabtastic clothing and so much baby bling that other rug rats can only catch their vapors."
The Series 1 set contains Pookie, "the green-eyed baller", Benjino, the "carrot toped homey," Rey Rey,"a playa who is #1 with all the shorties" and Big Deuce, the "lil’ shot caller."
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Gangsta Babies
Trend Themes
1. Gangster-inspired Toys - There is an emerging trend in the toy industry towards creating dolls and toys with a gangster theme, offering opportunities for customization and personalization to target niche markets.
2. Hyper-specific Consumer Segments - As seen with the Gangsta Baby dolls, there is an increasing demand for products that cater to niche markets—creating opportunities for brands to offer ultra-specific products for a variety of niche markets.
3. Irony-inspired Design - The Gangsta Baby dolls are an example of how irony can be used in design to create unique and attention-grabbing products that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy industry can incorporate gangsta-inspired design into their products to appeal to a new demographic of consumers, which can lead to an increase in sales and engagement.
2. Custom Product Design - Custom product design can be a lucrative industry for designers, allowing them to create unique and specific products that appeal to niche markets like those looking for irony-inspired or gangster-themed products.
3. Fashion - Fashion companies can take inspiration from ironic designs like the Gangsta Baby dolls to create unique accessories and clothing, appealing to younger and more diverse audiences looking for something different.