# Perturbed Mutant Playthings Rachel Peters' Franken Toys Aren't for Your Average Kid By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franken-toys References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/03/conjoined-ernie-twins/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/frankentoys) I'm not sure what kind of childhood you want your kids to have, but I don't think that these Franken Toys will provide the best-case scenario. Instead, they are definitely for the young-at-heart adult with a [twisted sense of humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky). Created by Rachel Peters, these Franken Toys reference all childhood references from McDonalds to [Care Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears) and Barbie. These were once [discarded playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll) that have been rescued and given new life, just like Frankenstein's monster creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Toys:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create and market upcycled toys that give discarded playthings a new life. - **Adult Collectibles:** The market for adult-oriented collectible toys with a twisted sense of humor is growing, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Nostalgic Remakes:** Reviving childhood references through nostalgic remakes of toys offers a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Companies involved in toy manufacturing can explore the creation of upcycled toys or adult collectibles to tap into new market segments. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectibles market can expand its offerings by incorporating adult-oriented toys with a twisted sense of humor, attracting a unique customer base. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to reimagine and create nostalgic remakes of childhood toys, catering to the demand for sentimental and vintage-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Spooky Interactive Toy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster.md) - [Good-Natured Mischief Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md)