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Food Action Figures

'Sushi Squadron Shirada' is Comprised of Hilarious Modular Sushi Toys

— October 15, 2014 — Lifestyle
Parents who are looking to expand their children's culinary experience in a fun and organic way may want to consider purchasing a few of these food action figures. Taking on the form of different types of sushi, the toys are inspired by the Transformers in that they can be rearranged to take on a robotic form. Hilariously entertaining for adults as much as they are for kids, the food action figure collection could also make a great gag gift over the holidays.

Forming the group Sushi Squadron Shirada, the food action figures take on the names Toromaru, Ebisu, Tamago, Beni, Saiban, Tema Kids Kappa, Tema Kids Tekka and Tema Kids Natto. All of their weapons and shields are inspired by their sushi components.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Food Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of modular food toys that allow kids to build and customize their own food action figures.
2. Transformable Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of transformable toys inspired by different types of cuisine, expanding beyond sushi to attract a broader audience.
3. Food-themed Gag Gifts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of hilarious food-themed gag gifts, tapping into the popularity of quirky and unique presents.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with culinary experts to create a line of food-themed action figures that combine imaginative play and culinary education.
2. Gifts & Novelties - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with food action figure designers to develop unique and funny food-themed gag gifts and novelty items that appeal to both kids and adults.
3. Restaurant Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Work with restaurants to create merchandising opportunities by producing branded food action figures that can be sold as collector's items or promotional merchandise.
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