Rocket World has combined the badass style of gun-wielding movie icons with the cuddly look of toys for their I.W.G Movie Icon collection.
The I.W.G Movie Icons by Rocket World include a bear version of 007 himself, James Bond, also known in bear form as Secret Agent Titus. There is also a Rhino version of Dirty Harry- now known as Inspector "Dirty" Affonso, and a Gorilla version of Frank Bullitt, now known as Bullett Hannibal. Take a look at the Rocket World collection of animal movie stars.
Secret Agent Bears
Rocket World Creates Movie Icons as Weapon-Toting Animals
Trend Themes
1. Weaponized Toy Animals - The combination of toy animals and weapons creates an opportunity for new product lines that appeal to both kids and adults.
2. Personification of Movie Characters - The use of animals to represent iconic movie characters sets a new trend for character merchandising beyond traditional human forms.
3. Badassification of Cuddly Toys - The merging of contrasting visual concepts opens up opportunities for innovative designs catered to new demographics and markets.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toy companies could explore creating hybrid animal and weapon-themed toys to capture new markets and audiences.
2. Entertainment Industry - Movie production companies could incorporate similar animal representations into their character designs to expand merchandising opportunities and create new fans.
3. Collectibles Industry - Companies specializing in creating unique collectibles could use this trend as inspiration for new product lines that would appeal to collectors of all ages.