# Mutant Teddy Bears The Mortimer Mutated Bear is the Gift That Keeps on Giving By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortimer-mutated-bear References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/05/mutant-teddy-bear.html) & [undead-art.deviantart](http://undead-art.deviantart.com/art/Mortimer-Mutated-Bear-Plush-145687580) Little Sally wants a new dolly for Christmas, and when she opens her gift this year, she might be getting a different kind of dolly. The Mortimer Mutated Bear is a [one of a kind gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezeaway), the kind that keeps on giving. Created by Undead Art, the Mortimer Mutated Bear has [several eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu) (making it all the easier to watch you sleep), and fangs. The Mortimer Mutated Bear may feel [soft and snuggly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs), but he truly has a face only a mother can love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Gifts:** As consumers continue to search for one-of-a-kind gifts, businesses can create unique and personalized products, such as the Mortimer Mutated Bear, to attract customers. - **Customized Toys:** The Mortimer Mutated Bear demonstrates the growing demand for customized toys, showing an opportunity for businesses to offer personalized options. - **Alternative Toys:** The Mortimer Mutated Bear could be part of a wider trend of alternative and non-traditional toys and gifts, providing a space for businesses to explore these types of products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The Mortimer Mutated Bear is an example of how businesses in the toy industry can create unique products to stand out in a competitive market. - **Handmade Goods:** With its unusual design, the Mortimer Mutated Bear could be part of a wider trend towards handcrafted products and the DIY movement. - **Personalized Products:** Businesses that specialize in creating personalized and one-of-a-kind products, like the Mortimer Mutated Bear, can tap into a growing demand for unique gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Snuggly Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-squishmallows.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Luxury Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-sparkle-buildabear-collectible.md) - [Witchy Plush Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-themed-care-bears.md)