# Undead Composer Pillows Medicom Toy Released Oddly Shaped Beethoven Pillows Online By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-03-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beethoven-pillow References: [hbx](https://hbx.com/brands/medicom-toy/plush-cushion-beethoven) & [medicomtoy.co.jp](http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/) Medicom Toy, the Japanese [collectible manufacturer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) that's known for its many obscure products that reference themes in pop culture and beyond, recently came out with a Beethoven pillow. The unique plush shows the legendary German composer on both sides. On one side, he is shown with cartoon additions of a chain necklace, a tongue that's sticking out, and two horn-like ears that are protruding from hollowed out holes on either side of his head. The other side of the Beethoven pillow reveals a darker side of the composer, with half of his face made to look like a zombie's. This is done by exposing some of his jaw bone, as well as hollowing out the area around the eye. The Beethoven pillow is currently available from the [HBX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus) store for $75 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Odd-shaped Collectibles:** The trend of releasing unique and unusual collectibles that reference famous personalities or characters in pop culture creates opportunities for companies to stand out and attract collectors. - **Merging Pop Culture with Classical Art:** The trend of mixing classical art with pop culture references presents opportunities for companies to appeal to younger audiences and make historical figures more relatable. - **Zombified Versions of Famous Personalities:** The trend of creating zombified versions of famous personalities offers opportunities for companies to tap into the popular horror genre and remix familiar figures. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry has opportunities to innovate by offering unique and original designs that appeal to niche collector audiences. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry has opportunities to merge classical art with pop culture references and create new interpretations of well-known figures and works. - **Horror Industry:** The horror industry has opportunities to create new product lines that remix popular figures as zombies, tapping into a growing audience for horror-themed merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Streetwear-Branded Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stussy-x-beats.md) - [Playwright Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare.md) - [Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-and-hello-kitty.md)