# Gruesome Toys The 'Dismember-Me' Zombie Doll By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gruesome-toys-the-dismember-me-zombie-doll References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2008/10/i_lost_his_arm_detachable_part.php) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/ac4a/?cpg=79H) Been looking for something soft and cuddly to take your frustrations out on? Not at all suitable for children, this gruesome 'Dismember-Me' [plush zombie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares-3) from Thinkgeek features [detachable body parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys), and was made to be torn apart limb by limb. You can even rip out its brain. In addition to demonstrating some bad acting and some D-grade pseudo horror film-making, the video gives a limb-tearing demonstration in the midst of a zombie doll attack. **Implications** - Gruesome displays were once considered taboo; however, today's consumers are much more open-minded and interested in alternatives to the norm. That being said, a much more positive reaction is observed on part of consumers when something odd is introduced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gruesome Toys:** Opportunity for creating more unconventional and macabre toys that cater to the open-mindedness of today's consumers. - **Alternative Experiences:** Creating unique and eccentric experiences that go beyond conventional norms, appealing to consumers seeking something odd and out of the ordinary. - **Interactive Customization:** Developing toys with detachable and customizable parts, providing consumers with the ability to personalize their play experience and create unique outcomes. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy companies to venture into the production of unconventional, macabre, and customizable toys that cater to the open-mindedness of today's consumers. - **Experience Design:** Creating unique and eccentric experiences that engage consumers in unconventional ways, delivering alternative forms of entertainment and amusement. - **Creative Arts and Crafts:** Developing interactive craft kits that allow consumers to customize and assemble their own unconventional and macabre creations, tapping into the growing interest in alternative forms of expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Gruesome Horror Film Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bubbles-soap.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md)