# Crime Boss Potato Toys This Mr. Potato Head Doll Wears the Breaking Bad Heisenberg Hat By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heisenberg-hat References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/freisenberg-mr-potato-head-breaking-bad) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ipji/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2470763) This Breaking Bad tribute takes an interesting form: a dressed-up, themed Mr. Potato Head doll in a Heisenberg hat. Aptly nicknamed 'Friesenberg,' this Mr. Potato Head is an [officially licensed Breaking Bad collectible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles) dressed up as the acclaimed television show's central character, Walter White, whose alias is Heisenberg. Thanks to the character's signature get-up, this Mr. Potato Head is easily recognizable as a Breaking Bad tribute in his pork pie Heisenberg hat and sunglasses. The show has spawned a series of [tributes and collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) due to its huge fan following -- a following attracted by the fast-paced action, skillful writing and magnetic anti-hero of the overwhelmingly popular show. The recognizable costumes, settings and bright blue illicit products are easily replicated in a variety of media, as this Breaking Bad Mr. Potato Head doll clearly demonstrates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Officially Licensed Collectibles:** Opportunity for creating licensed collectibles based on popular TV shows and movies. - **Nostalgic Toy Revivals:** Opportunity for reviving classic toys with modern twists and themed variations. - **Cross-media Collaboration:** Opportunity for collaboration between different forms of media, such as television and toy industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create themed variations of popular toys. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies specializing in licensed merchandise and collectibles. - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for TV and film studios to collaborate with toy manufacturers and expand their brand reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-potato-head-kids-meal.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers.md) - [Comedy Show Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-ninenine.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md) - [Protective Snacking Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreida-totprotecting-pants.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md)