# Food-Inspired Collectible Keychains Kidrobot Shrunk Down and Accessorized Its Vinyl 'Labbit' Toys By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-keychains References: [kidrobot](https://www.kidrobot.com/) 'Kidrobot,' a company founded back in 2002 that's known for producing unique vinyl toys, expanded its collection with a line of collectible keychains that make use of its popular 'Labbit' model -- which was originally created by pop art artist Frank Kozik. The collectible keychains come in completely opaque packaging with no labels as to what design it is -- making the many variations even more difficult to obtain for consumers. The Labbit toys vary greatly in appearance, however each has a food-related theme. While one of the vinyls is decorated as a tiny ice cream truck, another is dressed like a piece of sushi. In different variations, the collectible keychains have ice cream cones covering their mouths, whereas others are sipping on lemonade or bubble tea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food-themed Collectibles:** Kidrobot's collectible keychains featuring food-related designs offer a potential market for foodies, toy enthusiasts, and collectors alike. - **Opaque Packaging:** Offering collectibles in opaque packaging without identifying the design could be a new trend in the collection industry. - **Expansion of Collectible Merchandise:** The expansion of production to create collectibles beyond the typical toy market opens opportunities for companies to expand their target audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in collectible toys and merchandise could release more food and beverage-themed designs to cater to the emerging market. - **Food and Beverages:** Food and beverage companies could collaborate with toy manufacturers to release collectible merchandise and expand brand awareness. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Expanding the range of collectible merchandise beyond traditional markets to suit a wider audience, such as foodies and collectors, could be a major financial opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md) - [Plushie Keychain Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-friends-plushie-keychains.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-pop-mart-labubu.md) - [Cookie-Imitating Adorable Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-snack-charm.md) - [Playful Snack Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-you-pop.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Branded Ramen Noodle Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-donbei-charms.md)