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Concrete Monster Toys

The Collectible United Monsters are a Line of Art Toys for Adults

— August 12, 2015 — Life-Stages
Playing with toys isn't just for children -- everyone can enjoy the mythology and creative designs of the United Monsters art toy collection.

Here's the story behind United Monsters: a group of creatures from the monster world are being attacked by the Gorgons. To fight back against the Gorgon attack, they formed the United Monsters! The group is successful defending against the Gorgons, but when they face the final boss, they turn to stone.

Alluding to classic characters like Disney's Mickey Mouse or DC's Batman for design inspiration, along with some influence in the styling of Disney's 'The Night Before Christmas,' the company Hobby Design developed this amusing collection of art toys. They are crafted from cast concrete and come in a large selection of figurines or candle holders that come with the art toy, temporary tattoos and a sticker pack.
Trend Themes
1. Art Toy Collectibles - The rise of adult-focused and premium-quality art toy collections are disrupting the traditional perception of toys and creating new opportunities for unique and valuable collectibles.
2. Mythological-inspired Toy Design - Toy designers are exploring mythology and referencing iconic characters to create fresh and unique designs that appeal to both children and adults, presenting innovation opportunities for the market.
3. Concrete Toy Sculptures - The utilization of cast concrete in creating art toys presents an innovative opportunity to explore the implementation of unconventional materials in designing collectibles.
Industry Implications
1. Toys and Games Industry - Art toy makers and established toy companies can incorporate new designs and materials to attract and engage adult collectors and expand the market beyond traditional toy buyers.
2. Art and Design Industry - The rise of art toy collectibles can present new market opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity, adding value to their offerings.
3. Architecture and Construction Industry - The use of cast concrete in creating art toys can provide innovative insights to explore new product options and construction techniques for creating cast concrete sculptures or other decorative items to be mass-produced.
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