The Comic-Con is a multi-day event for fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and action figures. The 2008 event will be held in San Diego from July 23rd to the 27th. This year, as in previous ones, toy companies will release limited editions of their dolls to be introduced at Comic-Con. Here are some of the funky action figure and movie-themed dolls.
1. Tippi Hedren being attacked by birds in the Alfred Hitchcock classic “The Birdsâ€
2. Who could forget that famous freaky scene in “The Exorcist†when the girl walks like a spider?
3. Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin in his “Dragon Suit†(Not a film or TV-related doll but interesting nevertheless)
4. The ubiquitous Barack Obama (Not TV or movie-related either but since we see him everyday in the media, its like watching a never-ending movie)
5. Action figures from Quentin Tarantino's cult-classic film “Reservoir Dogsâ€
6. The cast of the TV series “Lostâ€
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Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Comic-con Dolls - Toy companies releasing limited edition dolls at Comic-Con present an opportunity for collectors and fans alike.
2. Movie-themed Action Figures - The release of action figures based on iconic movie scenes offers an opportunity for toy companies to tap into nostalgic fan markets.
3. Celebrity Action Figures - Creating action figures of celebrities such as Jimmy Page and Barack Obama opens up possibilities for unique collectible items.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The demand for limited edition dolls and action figures creates opportunities for toy manufacturers to create exclusive products for niche markets.
2. Entertainment Memorabilia - The popularity of movie-themed dolls and action figures presents a potential disruption in the entertainment memorabilia industry by offering unique collectibles.
3. Collectibles Market - The introduction of new celebrity action figures and limited edition dolls contributes to the ever-growing collectibles market, enticing collectors with unique items.