# Computer Virus Dolls These Computer Virus Dolls Put a Playful Spin on Malware and Bugs By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-virus-dolls References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/computer-virus-dolls-plushies-based-on-malicious-software/) & [computervirusdolls](http://www.computervirusdolls.com/us/) It's near impossible to be mad at computer viruses when they look as cute as these Computer Virus Dolls. These [plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies) were created by the Drew Oliver Company and put a cute spin on viruses, malware, worms and trojans. The dolls all have a quirky look and come with an included [pop-up window](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs) and a tag with the name of each doll written in binary code. Also included with each Computer Virus Dolls is a breakdown of what the specific computer threat is. Each plush sells for $9.95 and there are more coming from the Drew Oliver Company. Bugs, bots and zombies will all soon be available. Who needs [stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-monster) when you can have stuffed computer viruses and bugs instead? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Viral Plushies:** The creation of plush dolls that represent and explain computer viruses and malware presents an opportunity for unique educational and promotional products. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The incorporation of computer virus-inspired plushies and merchandise in gaming and tech industries can open up new streams of revenue and branding opportunities. - **Cute Disruptive Marketing:** The creation of cute and playful marketing collateral for traditionally negative elements, such as computer viruses and malware, could create a successful new marketing approach for companies and industries looking to reposition or rebrand themselves. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunities exist for toy manufacturers to further expand their demographic and product line by creating educational plushies that are both informative and entertaining. - **Cybersecurity:** The production of computer virus-inspired plushies and merchandise could offer the cybersecurity industry a unique opportunity for branding and promotional outreach to a wider demographic. - **Promotional Product Manufacturing:** Promotional product manufacturers could see an increase in sales by incorporating creative and playful designs that represent traditionally negative elements, such as computer viruses and malware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Educational Plush Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plagues-from-history-backpack-clips.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md)