# Animated Character-Themed Collections BAIT Taps Astro Boy on a Full Capsule Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/bait-astro-boy-funko-reebok-club-c-stomper-instapump-fury-capsule-collection-info)  Japanese label BAIT continues to work together with classic Japanese animations and the latest spotlights none other than Astro Boy. The duo joined forces to launch a full capsule collection together -- this includes the contributing efforts of FUNKO, [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg), and [KOKIES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokies) to make it possible. The brand plans to release a dissected design of the Astro Boy figure alongside a silver iteration as well. It is also accompanied by two footwear releases, which feature an [Instapump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-harry-potter) Fury sneaker that can glow in the dark and the notable Club C Stomper sneaker model. In addition to all of this, the capsule is rounded out by a limited selection of three skateboard decks that were originally released in 2020. Image Credit: BAIT, Tezuka Productions ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Character-themed Collaborations:** Collaborating with popular animated characters to create limited edition collections across various industries. - **Dissected Toy Designs:** Designing collectible toys with an anatomical or 'dissected' style to appeal to adult collectors. - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion and Footwear:** Incorporating glow-in-the-dark elements into apparel and footwear designs, creating a unique, eye-catching look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Collaborating with popular animated characters to create clothing collections that appeal to fan bases. - **Toy Collectibles:** Designing limited edition collectible toys with unique styles to attract adult collectors. - **Footwear:** Creating special edition footwear styles in collaboration with popular animated characters that can appeal to collectors as well as fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onitsuka-tiger-1.md) - [Space Anime-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-and-preto-1.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Collaborative Sporty Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bode-recreation.md) - [Animated Watch Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-astro-boy-avenger.md) - [Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Anime-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg.md)