# Hip-Hop Villain Gear The MF Doom Dime Box is a Special Edition Offer for Fans of Mysterious Rapper By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mf-doom-dime-box References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/08/19/mf-doom-dime-box/) & [stonesthrow](http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2011/07/sneak-peek-mf-doom-dime-box) This upcoming fall, Stones Throw Records will release the [MF Doom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mf-doom-collection) Dime Box, another component of the Operation Doomsday reissue set for release in the Fall of 2011. MF Doom is the 40-year-old Brooklyn-born, London-based rapper who has established himself as an icon of the hip-hop underground since making his debut 11-years ago with Operation Doomsday. You may recognize MF Doom from his high-profile collaborations with [Wu-Tang Clan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan) member Ghostface Killah or one-half of Gnarls Barkley, Danger Mouse. The MF Doom Dime Box set is a perfect way for the mysterious, [metal mask wearing rapper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) to reenter the rap game. The MF Doom Dime Box features a 7-inch picture disc "Rhymes like Dimes," an instrumental version, and the puzzle of a cover image. The art direction of the MF Doom Dime Box was completed by Jeff Jank, and the cover painting was drawn by Jason Jagel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hip-hop Vinyl Revival:** Vinyl collector sets for classic rap albums are increasingly popular, offering a new market for limited edition premium box sets. - **Artist Merchandise as a Luxury Product:** Exclusive vinyl and merchandise for cult artists offer a way for them to generate revenue, finding a niche in the luxury product market. - **High-end Music Collectibles:** As music fans seek physical media for their favorite albums, limited edition box sets offer an opportunity for unique, high-end music collectibles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Hip-hop artists can capitalize on exclusivity and limited releases to generate revenue from dedicated fan communities that want high-end physical media. - **Retail:** Retailers can create revenue streams by offering exclusive merchandise from highly coveted cult music artists which cater to fans looking for exclusive items. - **Luxury Goods:** Premium vinyl and merchandise for iconic hip-hop artists can be positioned as luxury goods for collectors and audiophiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Memorializing Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-ipa.md) - [Rap Group Streetwear Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan.md) - [Rapper Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx.md) - [Rapper-Approved Blind Box Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapo-concho-blind-boxes.md) - [Collectible Rapper Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice.md) - [Comic Collab Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel.md) - [Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-boxset.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Cannabis Strains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-row-records-cannabis.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md)