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Comic Cat-Inspired Collectibles

The New Garfield Bearbrick Figurine from Medicom Toy is Unique

— July 10, 2018 — Pop Culture
Japanese collectible toy manufacturer Medicom Toy recently launched a new figurine, a Garfield Bearbrick that boasts a look that's a bit different from the many other collectibles associated with the comic book series that are currently available on the market.

Like the other Bearbricks from Medicom Toy, the Garfield version has a teddy bear-like shape to it, with a large head and ears and pudgy belly, as well as slender arms and legs. The hands of the figurine are shaped like small clasps, making it look similar to a LEGO character.

The whole figurine is painted a light hue of orange to represent the comic book cat's famed fur, with accents of black making up his recognizable markings. The face features Garfield's classic lazy eyes and sly smile.
Trend Themes
1. Collectible Figurines - Opportunity for creating unique and innovative collectible figurines inspired by popular comic book characters like Garfield.
2. Teddy Bear-like Shapes - Opportunity to design and produce toys and products inspired by the teddy bear-like shape of collectible figurines like Bearbricks.
3. Character-inspired Merchandise - Opportunity to develop and market character-inspired merchandise, such as toys and figurines, based on popular comic book characters like Garfield.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the toy manufacturing industry to produce unique and collectible figurines based on popular comic book characters.
2. Comic Book Merchandise - Opportunity in the comic book merchandise industry to create and market collectible figurines and toys inspired by well-known comic book characters like Garfield.
3. Gift and Collectibles Retail - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gift and collectibles retail industry by offering unique and novel collectible figurines, like the Garfield Bearbrick, to attract customers.
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