# Explosive Plushies Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are Color Explosions By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-barbosas-firecracker-animals References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/05/the-art-of-felipe-barbosa.html) & [sarameltzergallery](http://sarameltzergallery.com/artist.php?artist=barbosa) The Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are quite certainly the least comfortable stuffed animals on the planet. The cute-looking Tweety bird and [stuffed teddy bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-blobfish-plushie) are actually made out of firecrackers that have been glued together and painted with acrylic paint. These Felipe Barbosas Firecracker Animals are meant to draw attention to the way we as humans "associate thoughts and memories with everyday things, from green fields and orange slices to [cuddling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie) a [favourite stuffed toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs)." Regardless of their implications, the firecracker animals are definitely artistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Explosive Art:** Using unconventional materials to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces. - **Uncomfortable Comfort:** Creating a contradiction in design by combining elements of discomfort and familiarity. - **Novelty Plushies:** Designing stuffed animals that are unique and unexpected in materials, construction, and/or aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create new and innovative forms of expression. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore using unconventional materials to create unique and collectible plushies. - **Event Planning/holiday Decor:** The firecracker animals could be used as festive decor for celebratory events like New Year's or Fourth of July parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Luxury Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-sparkle-buildabear-collectible.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md)