# Murderous Mini-Figs 'Eyes of Fear' Coarse Toys are Deathly Dolls By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coarse-toys References: [coarselife](http://www.coarselife.com/coarselog/) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/10/08/coarse-toys-eyes-of-fear-bust-set/) Coarse Toys features their two characters Noops and Paws as morbid bleeding toys. Titled as the 'Eyes of Fear' collection, Noops and Paws have just had a one-on-one battle and are fighting until one's death -- hence the splattered blood dripping from the eyes and mouth areas. Although it is a toy line for kids, each mini-fig is also strong enough to be an art piece, with its characters made in high glossy fiberglass. **Implications** - LAST SENTENCE GRAMMAR. These [dark and twisted dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) are consumed by emptiness and looming blackness. Forcing children to face the reality of life, and death as the inevitable human fate is an unconventional theme for a toy, but these dolls are not just toys, they are [pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae) that make very real statements about the way of the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bleeding Toys:** The 'Eyes of Fear' collection features morbid dolls that bleed and confront children with the reality of life and death. - **Artistic Toys:** Coarse Toys creates mini-figs that are not only for play but also serve as high glossy fiberglass art pieces. - **Unconventional Themes:** The Noops and Paws dolls challenge traditional toy themes by addressing dark and twisted concepts like emptiness and the inevitability of death. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore creating bleeding toys that delve into unconventional and thought-provoking themes. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can expand their mediums to include creating mini-figs that serve as both toys and art pieces. - **Children's Entertainment:** The 'Eyes of Fear' collection creates an opportunity for children's entertainment companies to introduce unconventional themes and engage children in deeper concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Surreal Dark Comedy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md)