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# Survival Game Series Dolls
The Monster High x Netflix's Squid Game Young-hee Doll is Collectible

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-12-06 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-x-netflixs-squid-game
References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/6773-mattel-releases-squid-game-collectibles-featuring-monster-high-young-hee-doll-and-little-people-collector-set/) & [creations.mattel](https://creations.mattel.com/en-sg/pages/squid-game-collectibles-monster-high-little-people-collector-mega)

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The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game is set to premiere on [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles) on December 26th, 2024, and in anticipation of its return, a Monster High x Netflix's Squid Game Young-Hee doll is releasing.

Inspired by the unsettling doll that led a deadly game of Red Light, Green Light in the first season of the hit show, this Monster High x Netflix's Squid Game collab features an orange schoolgirl dress, a fully rotating head and a miniature piggy bank modeled after the prize money container. The Monster High Skullector Young-hee doll is launching alongside Little People Collector versions depicting Player 456, Player 199, a guard and a miniature version of Young-Hee.

Available exclusively on the [Mattel Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-skullector-elvira) platform for collectors, this special-edition doll will be first available to [Monster High Fang Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high) members.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 32%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Collaborative Collectibles:** Exclusive partnerships between popular franchises like Monster High and Netflix leverage fandoms from both sides to create high-demand collectible items.
- **Season-specific Merchandise:** Releasing themed products alongside new seasons of hit shows such as Squid Game enhances fan engagement and drives pre-release excitement.
- **Interactive Toys:** Toys with interactive features, like the rotating head and piggy bank of the Young-hee doll, offer unique play experiences that can captivate both children and adult collectors.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can significantly benefit from creating limited edition, fandom-centric products that tap into popular culture trends.
- **Media and Entertainment:** The collaboration between streaming services and toy brands represents new opportunities for media companies to extend their reach and revenue streams.
- **Collectibles Market:** The rise of exclusive, co-branded collectibles is creating a robust secondary market for enthusiasts and investors alike.

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