Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Alternative
Figurine
Collectibles take on unusual, noteworthy designs to the delight of fans.
3.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Alternative Figurine trend?
Alternative Figurine: Injecting some excitement into the world of collectibles, brands and franchises are debuting action figures in fresh and sometimes bizarre new formats. Experimenting not only with design but with materials as well, these new iterations are redefining what constitutes a collectible, and are in some cases making them more accessible in terms of cost.
Trend themes
Themes within the Alternative Figurine trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Unusual Collectibles
Brands are debuting action figures in fresh and bizarre new formats, redefining what constitutes a collectible.
02
Traditional Playthings
Nostalgia-inducing toys like nesting dolls and Lego bricks are given modern themes and characters to return to traditional forms of play.
03
Pop Culture Pottery
Pre-Columbian pottery designs and sitting Buddha figurines are applied to Star Wars characters and other popular franchises in the form of small statues and figures.
Industry implications
What the Alternative Figurine trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy Industry
Manufacturers have the opportunity to experiment with new materials and designs to create unique and exciting collectibles, toys, and playthings for consumers.
For
Collectibles Industry
Traditional collectibles are being reimagined and infused with new elements to attract younger generations and invigorate established fanbases.
For
Pop Culture Industry
Popular franchises and characters from TV shows, movies, and comic books provide a wealth of inspiration for brands and manufacturers to create unique and innovative merchandise and products.
Workshop question
How can your brand redefine its offerings in order to make them more accessible, as well as add value to the ways in which they can be enjoyed?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Alternative Figurine
Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 43%, freshness 8%.
Popularity44%
Activity43%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Evidence
Examples of the Alternative Figurine trend
5 featured examples from Sep 9, 2014 to Mar 30, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Godly Sci-Fi Statues
These Budda Figurines are Replaced with Heads of Popular Characters
Potential growth in the market for licensed merchandise that combines pop culture icons with traditional decorative items.
CategoryLife-Stages
Adventurous Nesting Dolls
These Adventure Time Toys are Re-Imagined Matryoshka Wooden Dools
Opportunity to create collectible toys for adults with a sense of humor.
CategoryLife-Stages
Superhero Nesting Dolls
These Justice League Characters Fit Seamlessly Inside One Another
The popularity of nesting dolls as nostalgic toys presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create and produce similar traditional playthings with a modern twist.
CategoryLife-Stages
Building Block Disney Characters
The Disney LEGO Turns the Classic Characters into Toy Figurines
Manufacturers can explore modular design for toys to allow customization and a new level of play for children.
CategoryArt & Design
Sci-Fi Pottery Sculptures
These Star Wars Figurines Resemble Pre-Columbian Pottery
The art and design industry can capitalize on the Pre-Columbian Pottery Revival trend by creating and promoting modern interpretations of traditional pottery with a touch of sci-f…
