# Collectible Movie Villain Toys Medicom Toy Released a Joker Toy in Celebration of Suicide Squad By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joker-toy References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/5/medicom-toy-gives-bearbricks-a-joker-makeover) & [cjmart.jp](http://cjmart.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=2447) Medicom Toy is known from its incredibly popular 'BE@RBRICK' [collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon), a series which now includes a Joker toy to celebrate the 'Suicide Squad' film. The company uses [robotic-looking bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventeen-berbrick) as the base of its designs. The bears stand on two feet, allowing the brand to give them human qualities that can make them both eerie and cute at the same time. This Joker toy includes the Batman villain's iconic makeup, however is shown with a malicious frown rather than the character's cold smile often associated with him. It wears a gray suit with a patterned shirt beneath, complete with brown and blue shoes. The [BE@RBRICK Joker toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-x-berbrick) stands at 280 mm tall and has functional joints that can bend and twist to change poses. With the release of 'Suicide Squad' highly anticipated and the Joker character one of the most widely recognizable villains, this Joker toy will be quickly picked up by collectors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Movie Villain Toys:** Opportunity for creating collectible toys based on popular movie villains, appealing to both collectors and fans. - **Robotic-looking Collectibles:** Disruption in the collectible toy market by incorporating robotic and human qualities into designs for a unique aesthetic. - **Functional Joints for Poseable Toys:** Innovation in the toy industry by introducing functional joints to collectible toys, enabling poseability and interactive play experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for collectible movie villain toys and expand their product lines. - **Film and Entertainment:** Collaboration possibilities between toy manufacturers and film studios to create merchandise based on popular movie villains, enhancing fan engagement. - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to enter the collectibles market by creating unique and highly sought-after movie villain toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Retail Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcfarlane-toys-1.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md) - [Villainous Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-vi.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md)