# Gaming App Plushies Angry Birds Plush Toys are Coming to a Store Near You By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-plush-toys References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/21/angry-birds-toys/) & [crunchbase](http://www.crunchbase.com/product/angry-birds) A simple [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel) game phenomena has been growing exponentially especially with its most recent release of the Android version. Capping on the latest craze is a soon-to-be-released Angry Birds Plush Toys for all the fans. All the Angry Birds-aholics can now play with a real-life fluffy version of this flock of birds. But no, these Angry Birds Plush Toys do not come with a slingshot and no, you should not attempt to throw them at real pigs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming Merchandise:** There is a growing trend in creating real-life versions of popular games, providing an opportunity for game developers to monetize their IP. - **Physical Gaming Extensions:** Creating physical versions of virtual games can open up new revenue streams and increase brand engagement. - **Character Merchandising:** Creating merchandise based on popular game characters can increase brand recognition and lead to new revenue streams. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Game developers can create physical merchandise based on popular games and characters, monetizing their IP and engaging with fans beyond the virtual world. - **Toy Industry:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of virtual games by creating real-life versions of popular characters, providing a new market for children and adults alike. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment companies can leverage the popularity of virtual games by creating merchandise based on popular characters to increase brand recognition and engage with fans in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remastered Classic Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovio-classics.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Game-Themed Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-enix-1.md) - [Plush Anime Monster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-squishmallows.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Baked Goods Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies.md) - [Electronic Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furblet-mini-toys.md)