# Biohazard Plushies These Toy Molotov Plushes are Safe for Kids to Play With By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molotov-plushes References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2bsp9p2) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/plushteam?page=2) If zombies were friendly and easy to kill, then the Molotov Plushes would be the perfect weapon. The Molotov Plushes series includes a toy that looks like a flamethrower with a hilarious face, a knitted gun and even a chainsaw. There is also a biohazard sign with a green alien toy for that added playful element. See the gallery above for more images of the Molotov Plushes series. Would you put these in your baby's room? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toy Weapons:** Creating safe and playful versions of weapons is a growing trend in the toy industry. - **Knitting:** New knitting patterns for toys like the knitted gun featured in the Molotov Plushes series could disrupt the traditional toy manufacturing process. - **Sci-fi Elements:** Combining beloved sci-fi elements like the biohazard sign and green alien toy with traditionally violent toys could create a new market for socially conscious parents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The Molotov Plushes series represents the toy industry's push towards creating safer and more socially-conscious toys. - **Knitting Industry:** Knitting patterns and techniques could provide a low-cost and sustainable alternative to traditional toy manufacturing. - **Sci-fi Industry:** Incorporating well-known sci-fi elements into toys, particularly those that symbolize danger, provides an opportunity to explore uncharted territory in the sci-fi industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Educational Plush Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plagues-from-history-backpack-clips.md)