# Villainous Sci-Fi Figurines This Bearbrick Medicom Toy is Modeled After Darth Maul By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-maul References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/star-wars-medicom-toy-bearbrick) & [bearbrick](http://www.bearbrick.com/2179.html) With 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' debuting in less than a week, [Medicom Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna) has produced a villainous [Bearbrick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy) modeled after the iconic Darth Maul. While Medicom Toy previously designed a transparent Darth Vader Bearbrick, the brand decided to roll out another equally evil model. With only a few days until this year's most anticipated film is shown at theaters across North America, Medicom Toy has looked to Darth Maul for inspiration behind its latest product. The Darth Maul Bearbrick is only available in the 100% model which stands at 70MM. This model is the same size as the previous Darth Vader Bearbrick which makes it the perfect accomplice for the sci-fi collectible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Collectibles:** Opportunity to create innovative and sought-after collectibles inspired by popular science fiction franchises. - **Movie Merchandise:** Opportunity to design unique and appealing merchandise based on highly anticipated movie releases. - **Limited Edition Toys:** Opportunity to create exclusive and limited edition toys that attract collectors and enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to collaborate with popular movie franchises and create unique collectibles. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies specializing in merchandise licensing to create captivating and in-demand products based on popular movies. - **Pop Culture Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to curate and sell limited edition collectibles that cater to the interests of pop culture enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Culture Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Space-Themed Marbled Bear Figurine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-1.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [London-Inspired Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-1.md)