# Jolly Holiday Cartoon Figurines Medicom x Disney 2011 Christmas Series Gears up for Next Season By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-16 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicom-x-disney-2011-christmas-series References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/14/medicom-x-disney-bearbrick-series-christmas-2011/) & [medicomtoy](http://www.medicomtoy.tv/blog/?p=9890) With Thanksgiving and Halloween out of the picture, the next big holiday for some is Christmas and the Medicom x Disney 2011 Christmas Series is already here to kick things off. The new Medicom x Disney 2011 Christmas Series is kicking off the jolliest season of them all with a few new Bearbricks dressed up in the holiday theme. Of course with the latter involved, [Mickey as Santa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski) is an expected move, but Disney will also be including many other faces into the mix. Characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Jack Skellington and Pooh Bear will be in full [Bearbrick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy) form dressed in a Christmas motif. According to [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-capsule), the entire Medicom x Disney 2011 Christmas Series will go "into a special lottery in Japanese convenience and electronics stores nationwide." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Christmas Themed Collectibles:** Creating collectible items themed around Christmas characters and motifs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers and designers. - **Brand Collaborations:** Collaborating with popular brands, such as Disney, to create limited-edition collectibles offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for both parties involved. - **Exclusive Lottery Sales:** Implementing a special lottery system for the sales of limited-edition collectibles in convenience and electronics stores can create a sense of exclusivity and excitement for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** The retail industry can tap into the trend of Christmas themed collectibles by curating and selling limited-edition items that appeal to collectors and fans of popular franchises. - **Design:** The design industry can explore new opportunities by creating innovative and visually appealing Christmas-themed collectible items that resonate with consumers. - **Marketing and Branding:** Marketing and branding professionals can leverage brand collaborations, like Medicom x Disney, to create promotional campaigns and partnerships that drive engagement and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New Year-Themed Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-plushies.md) - [Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazeradorned-bear-figure.md) - [Festive Disney Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-holiday-jibbitz.md) - [Centenary Character Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winniethepooh-1.md) - [Holiday Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandoras-moveable-holiday-charm.md) - [Holiday Animation Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-pixar-holiday-2025.md) - [Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hunt-series-ornament.md) - [Halloween Series Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightmare-before-christmas-set.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Holiday Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-center.md)