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# Customizable Art Toys
Mr. Bottle Head by Jun Watanabe is a Build-it-Yourself Product

By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-26 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-watanabe
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/02/mr-bottle-head-by-jun-watanabe) & [zozo.jp](http://zozo.jp/shop/artconveniencestore/goods.html?gid=877433)

Mr. Bottle Head by Jun Watanabe is a [customizable product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabox-bundle) that comes completely blank. The disassembled toy encourages people to use their own creativity to make a completely individual character.

This Jun Watanabe item is only available in 20 [limited-edition sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva) at Art Convenience Store. Mr. Bottle Head looks like it could easily become a [quirky mascotlike figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles) for the creative community. What color scheme would you come up with for your Jun Watanabe toy?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Customization:** There is a growing trend towards customizable products, allowing consumers to personalize their purchases.
- **User-generated Content:** The rise of user-generated content empowers consumers to participate in the creation of unique and personalized products.
- **Creative Expression:** Products that encourage individuals to express their creativity and create unique characters are gaining popularity.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can benefit from incorporating customization options into their product offerings, allowing consumers to design their own unique toys.
- **Art and Design Retail:** Art and design retailers can tap into the demand for customizable art toys, offering a wide range of blank products for consumers to experiment and create with.
- **Online Community Platforms:** Online platforms that facilitate the sharing of user-generated content related to customizable art toys have the opportunity to build thriving communities and engage with a dedicated audience.

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