# Stylishly Branded Animal Playthings The Full Look at the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Series 22 By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicom-toy-bearbrick-series-221 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/medicom-toy-bearbrick-series-22/) & [medicomtoy](http://www.medicomtoy.tv/blog/?p=7162) Fans of [designer toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna) will be happy to see that the full [Medicom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure) Toy Bearbrick Series 22 has been unveiled by the company. For this season, the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Series 22 has a large variety of designs that many would love to have as a collectible. The designer toy company has taken many pop cultural characters and incorporated them onto the figures, but don't worry, there are some originals as well. Some of the familiar images you may recognize include the Green Lantern, Pirates of the Caribbean, the UNO card and the [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story) movie Cars. For the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Series 22, there will be 11 different designs in total. These will be released in selected retailers some time this month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer Toy Collectibles:** There is a growing trend of designer toy collectibles with unique and stylish designs, providing opportunities for artists and brands to create their own collectible lines. - **Pop Cultural Influences in Toys:** The incorporation of pop cultural characters onto toys is a trend that continues to attract fans, indicating a market for licensed toys and collaborations with popular franchises. - **Limited Edition Toy Releases:** The release of limited edition toy series, like the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Series 22, creates a sense of exclusivity and excitement for collectors, suggesting opportunities for scarcity marketing and exclusive collaborations. ### Where This Applies - **Designer Toy Industry:** The designer toy industry is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and stylish collectibles, with potential for innovative collaborations and limited edition releases. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The pop culture merchandise industry can leverage the trend of incorporating iconic characters onto toys, offering fans new and exciting licensed products with broad appeal. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers specializing in limited edition releases, like the Medicom Toy Bearbrick Series 22, have the opportunity to attract enthusiastic collectors and create buzz around exclusive product drops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [London-Inspired Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-1.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Runway Show-Themed Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takahiromiyashitathesoloist.md) - [Patchwork Denim Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-denim-berbrick.md) - [Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-6.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md)