My Little Pony may have seen its day now that the My Little Raptor series have been introduced. A hilarious tweak of the popular entertainment franchise primarily targeting girls, it gives it a deadly vibe that is hard not to enjoy. This is due in large part to the fact that the My Little Raptor characters are still depicted as colorful and cute in spite of their sharp claws and teeth that could rip through live flesh as though it were romaine lettuce.
Illustrated by Brianna Cherry Garcia, a self-professed "artist, geek, cosplayer, Mexican-Irish fangirl," as written on her Tumblr page, the My Little Raptor series could be taken as it is or interpreted with a deeper meaning. In a way, it shows how these toys can be dangerous to own.
Pony Toy-Inspired Illustrations
My Little Raptor by Brianna Cherry Garcia is Adorably Dangerous
Trend Themes
1. Toy-inspired Illustrations - Companies can explore creating similar toy-inspired illustrations to appeal to a wider demographic.
2. Deadly Vibe Entertainment - Entertainment companies can create deadly vibe twists on popular franchises to generate new interest in the brand.
3. Humorous Tweak of Popular Brands - Brands can experiment with humorous tweaks to their existing products to revitalize their image and draw in new customers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore creating new products that play off the popular franchise tropes, such as a 'dangerous' My Little Pony toy line.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic designers have an opportunity to play around with existing franchises to create satirical, pop-culture-relevant art for social media or merchandise.
3. Entertainment - Entertainment providers (such as television, movies and video games) can adapt established franchises into more mature and satirical content to appeal to a broader audience.