# Weapon Wielding Toys Ginger Troll 'Potato Daddy' Decks Out Mr. Potato Head in Hi-Tech Gadgets By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-05-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-troll-potato-daddy References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/05/potato-daddy-mr-potato-head-as-bioshock.php) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/79632963@N06/7126207403/in/photostream) The Flickr alias Ginger Troll 'Potato Daddy' photo collection revamps the [classic childhood toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooly-willy) Mr. Potato Head. Ginger Troll has definitely given Mr. Potato Head some serious upgrades and alterations to his traditional attire, as this sculpture is decked out in [futuristic battle gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker) and metal-finished armor. Although wielding a pretty intimidating drill-like weapon, this figurine is still [adorably cute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva). With what appears to be a jet pack on his back, glow-in-the-dark goggles and a metallic chest plate, this childhood trinket is ready for some serious combat. In a few of the 'Potato Daddy' images 'Mr. Potato Daddy' is seen battling it out with another toy, also holding a similar daring drilling weaponry. Let's hope this classic toy's new upgrades protect him from the battles ahead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Toy Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate technology and augmented reality into traditional toys to enhance the play experience. - **Retro Toy Revivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine classic toys with a modern twist to appeal to new generations of consumers. - **Creative Collectible Figures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable and collectible figures that offer unique and personalized experiences for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technological advancements and unique designs into the production of toys. - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine augmented reality technology with physical toys to create immersive and interactive play experiences. - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and customizable collectible figures that cater to the growing demand for unique and personalized collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-potato-head-kids-meal.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Villainous Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md)