# Villainous Stuffed Animal Illustrations The Fuzzy Becomes the Fearsome in Erik Reichenbach’s By | Published 2013-05-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erik-reichenbach References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2013/05/23/illustrations-by-californian-graphic-artist-erik-reichenbach/) & [townoftymes](http://www.townoftymes.com/Character.html) Erik Reichenbach is perhaps best known for his stint on the reality show Survivor, but his new comic books show off his artistic talents and quirky sense of humor. ‘The Town of Tymes’ is one of several graphic novels created by Reichenbach over the past few years. The plot revolves around two teenagers in the 1990s whose small town is attacked by a swarm of [evil teddy bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bears-wicked-collection). Their glowing red eyes, sharp fangs and hidden eyes all serve to turn these cuddly stuffed animals into evil-doing mongrels. The illustrations in Erik Reichenbach’s graphic novels are simple and vibrant making for a fun and captivating read. The [quirky plot and over-the-top characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief) also make ‘The Town of Tymes’ an extremely unique creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Evil Stuffed Animal Craze:** The popularity of the evil stuffed animal concept shows potential for a new trend in graphic novels and merchandise. - **Humorous Horror Graphic Novels:** The success of Reichenbach's graphic novels suggests a growing demand for humorous horror comics. - **Quirky Illustration Styles:** Reichenbach's simple and vibrant illustration style offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for unique graphic novels and children's books. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Publishing companies could explore the potential of creating more unusual and humorous graphic novels like 'The Town of Tymes'. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The rise of evil stuffed animals in popular culture could create a new market for toy manufacturers to produce villainous plush toys. - **Apparel and Merchandise:** The unique and quirky characters from Reichenbach's graphic novels offer potential for merchandise and apparel lines with a humorous and horror twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heroic Bedtime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtime-defenderz.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Witchy Plush Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-themed-care-bears.md) - [Cartoon-Based Reversible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeturtle-and-nickelodeon.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md)