# Explosive Gamer Plushies The Bob-Omb is a Handmade Crocheted Creation By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-omb References: [geekcrafts](http://geekcrafts.com/bob-omb-amigurumi/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/62741920/bob-omb-inspired-by-super-mario-bros?ref=cat1_list_6) The Bob-Omb plush toy is a cute crocheted figure that takes its appearance after the Super Mario creatures of the same name. This stuffed gamer critter is a perfect present for the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-talking-flower) fan. This particular Bob-Omb is made out of super soft yarn, with a pipe-cleaner in the fuse and poly-beads in his shoes that allow him to stand on his own. There's no denying that the Bob-Omb plush toy is a wicked figure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming Plush Toys:** The explosive gamer plushies trend is disrupting the toy industry by catering to the nostalgia of adult video game fans. - **Handmade Crafts:** The handmade crochet trend continues to appeal to consumers looking for unique and authentic products with a personal touch. - **Character Merchandising:** The character merchandising trend allows companies to expand their brand and create new revenue streams by licensing their popular characters to toy makers. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The explosive gamer plushies trend presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to innovate their products by creating video game themed plush toys with unique features and designs. - **Arts and Crafts Supplies:** The handmade crafts trend is disrupting the arts and crafts supplies industry as consumers purchase more crochet related materials to create their own handmade products. - **Entertainment:** The character merchandising trend presents an opportunity for entertainment companies to monetize their intellectual property and expand their brand by entering into licensing agreements with toy manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md) - [Fire-Breathing Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakks-pacific-super-mario-bros-movie.md) - [Game-Themed Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-enix-1.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Video Game Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-talking-flower.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md)