# Knockman Wind Up Figures by Maywa Denki By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knockman-wind-up-figures-by-maywa-denki References: [unicahome](http://www.unicahome.com/p17056/knockman-wind-up-figures-by-maywa-denki.html) Knowckman figures make "[absurd musical movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo)" that are sure to make you smile. The figures were designed by the Japanese air band Maywa Denki. Each figure costs roughly $15 and has a different design and motion. Collect all five: knockman, coron, kerotama, chacha and pororon. **Implications** - If you need a bit of silly amusement in the middle of your work day, or if you want to keep your kids smiling and entertained, I could see these [quirky figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo) being pretty effective. I will be very interested to see if Maywa Denki releases more variations of these offbeat toys in the future. Who knows, maybe an [entire orchestra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl) is in the cards! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Figurines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of quirky figurines that combine unique designs with playful movements. - **Amusement Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of toys that provide silly amusement for both adults and children. - **Collectible Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a series of collectible characters with distinct designs and motions. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the toy manufacturing industry by introducing unconventional and entertaining toys. - **Gift Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the gift retail market by offering unique and amusing items that bring joy to customers. - **Artistic Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new category of artistic merchandise that combines visual aesthetics with interactive movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [AI-Powered Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates.md)