# Toy Bear Speakers Medicom Bear Brick iPod Dock Lets You Rock Out While You Play With Toys By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-brick-ipod-dock References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/09/23/medicom-bearbrick-ipod-iphone-speaker-system/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/project1-6/10001038/) The Medicom Bear Brick iPod dock may be the most useful Bear Brick Medicom will ever make. This dock has [speakers in the ears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vear-holder) and is compatible with the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) and iPod. Medicom's Bear Bricks are *technically* toys, but the high price tag and artsy designs mean that they are not meant to be played with. The Medicom Bear Brick iPod dock gives you the [classic Bear Brick design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi) with an added dose of functionality. Click on the links to pick one up today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toy-bear Integration:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating toys and functional features, such as speakers, into products. - **Arts-toys Cross Over:** The cross over between artsy designs and functional toys opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the toy industry. - **Enhanced Toy Functionality:** Adding practical features, like iPod docks, to collectible toys presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the collectibles market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating functional features, such as speakers or docks, into their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into disruptive innovation by collaborating with toy manufacturers to create unique and functional products, like the Bear Brick iPod dock. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can find opportunities for disruptive innovation by merging artsy designs with practical features in toys and collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bear-Themed Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinaro.md) - [Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-color-block-400.md) - [Streetwear-Themed Aroma Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-aroma-ornaments.md) - [Induction Smartphone Speaker Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-speaker-charging-dock.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md) - [Watermarked Jade Bear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jade-berbrick.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [London-Inspired Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-1.md)