# Wacky Cartoon Headsets Kidrobot x Skullcandy Headphones Brings a Vinyl Toy Twist to MP3 Gear By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-x-skullcandy-headphones References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/11/15/kidrobot-x-skullcandy-agent-mix-master-headphones/) & [kidrobot](http://www.kidrobot.com/) The world of headsets and vinyl toys collide with the new Kidrobot x Skullcandy Headphones. The Kidrobot x Skullcandy Headphones will see the release of two different models, both of which are over-ear styles. First up is the Agent, which has a whimsical cartoon. It has a light blue and white colorway with the Kidrobot face on the outside of the earmuffs and Skullcandy's logo on the inside. The second is the Mix Master which was designed in conjunction with DJ Mix Master Mike. This one has more of an urban, mature look with a slick black and silver theme. Design details include the Skullcandy logo on the earmuffs and several outlines of Kidrobot's Dunny character on the headband. Purchases will include the 3-inch chrome Dunny figure. Only 1000 headphones have been produced. These will be available on December 2nd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vinyl Toy Headsets:** Combining the world of vinyl toys and audio gear to create unique and playful headphones for consumers. - **Limited Edition Headphones:** Creating a sense of exclusivity and urgency for consumers with limited edition, numbered headphone releases. - **Artist-inspired Headphones:** Partnering with musicians and artists to design and create unique and personalized headphones for fans and consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Exploring the intersection between the toy and audio industries to create products with high consumer appeal and brand recognition. - **Collectibles and Toys:** Expanding the reach of collectible vinyl toys by integrating them into other industries such as consumer electronics. - **Music and Entertainment:** Developing artist-inspired and music-focused headphones to appeal to niche fan bases and create new revenue streams for musicians and other entertainment industry professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Audio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-and-brain-dead.md) - [Snack-Themed Gamer Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-x-doritos-slyr.md) - [Kid-Specific Headset Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-product.md) - [Comic Strip-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-x-peanuts.md) - [Minimalist Collaboration Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-x-brain-dead-tracks-headphones.md) - [Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-vinyl-figures.md) - [Constructable Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama-1.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Returning DJ-Ready Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinken.md)