# Warrior Ape Androids Bape x Transformers ABC Convoy Gives Fashion a Robotic Edge By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-transformers-abc-convoy References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/07/23/bape-x-transformers-abc-convoy/) & [bape](http://bape.com) Turns out A Bathing Ape has more than just clothes and accessories in their arsenal; they've also got the Bape x Transformers [ABC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbuggy-1) Convoy. As A Bathing Ape continue to explore other options in the clothing department, the Japanese brand has also decided to go into the action figure making business. This resulted in the Bape x Transformers ABC Convoy that's perfect for kids to play with. The truck is decked out in a [full camo-theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1) with the trademark Ape head splattered all around. The front of the truck transforms into a robot while the trailer changes into a base filled with weapons. It's surprising to see how versatile A Bathing Ape has become as of late. Where the brand will go next and how they'll continue to evolve will be interesting to watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion Action Figures:** The Bape x Transformers ABC Convoy exemplifies the growing trend of merging fashion and action figures, opening up opportunities for collaborations and collectibles. - **Fashion Brand Diversification:** A Bathing Ape's expansion into the action figure market demonstrates the trend of fashion brands diversifying their product offerings, indicating potential opportunities for brand extension and new revenue streams. - **Crossover Collaborations:** The collaboration between A Bathing Ape and Transformers showcases a trend of cross-industry collaborations, creating new and unique products that appeal to a broader consumer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could capitalize on the trend of fashion action figures by partnering with toy manufacturers to create collectible figures that incorporate iconic fashion designs. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with fashion brands, like A Bathing Ape, to produce action figures that appeal to both toy enthusiasts and fashion enthusiasts. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can leverage the trend of crossover collaborations to create exclusive products that combine elements from popular franchises and fashion brands, attracting a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Mecha Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Transforming Crossover Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-x-jurassic-park.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Streetwear-Fused Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [Animated Character-Themed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md)