Defaced Poker Sets

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DC Direct Releases Joker Graffitied Poker Set

— August 20, 2009 — Life-Stages
For loyal Batman fans, the Joker is the enemy, and now he's defaced your Poker set. DC Direct has created a poker set that comes complete with all the poker items, but all have been hit with graffiti-looking images of the Joker, along with messages from him.

The Joker Poker set from DC Direct is selling for $100 online, and comes with collector cards, actual playing cards (albeit defaced ones), poker chips and dice.

Implications - Graffiti was once considered a significant part of societal counter culture, and yet in recent years it has gained a new consumer appreciation. Companies who can develop products that embrace the art of graffiti will instantly find these products appear cool.

Trend Themes

  1. Graffiti-themed Products — Developing products that incorporate graffiti will appeal to consumers looking for a cool and edgy design element.
  2. Collector's Edition Gaming Sets — Creating limited edition gaming sets with unique designs could attract collectors and enthusiasts.
  3. Villainous Character Merchandise — Making merchandise featuring popular villainous characters can appeal to fans of comics and pop culture media.

Industry Implications

  1. Gaming Industry — Incorporating unique and limited edition designs in gaming sets can attract collectors and gamers alike.
  2. Art Industry — The rising consumer appreciation for graffiti art presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create new products, such as home decor and fashion.
  3. Media and Entertainment Industry — Creating merchandise featuring popular villainous characters can be a profitable business strategy for media and entertainment companies as it taps into the fandom of their audiences.
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