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# Superhero Character Spuds
This Mr. Potato Head Toy Cleverly Looks Like the Angry Hulk

By M | Published 2014-08-14 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-potato-head-toy
References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1c18/?cpg=wnrss)

If you're favorite [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex) superhero happens to be the Hulk, then this Mr. Potato Head design is a great toy to have. Now you can dress up the iconic [Mr. Potato Head toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jacket-potato-jacket) as your favorite angry green monster.

The Hulk is the result of Dr. Bruce Banner's science experiment that went awry and turned him into a gigantic green monster with quite the temper. The Hulk is known for ripping his shirt off during his transformation from Banner into the enormous green Hulk. This Mr. Potato Head takes the classic spud toy and dresses him up to look just like the Hulk. This [superhero potato toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) comes complete with a green nose, buff green arms, ripped purple shorts and dark green hair.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Superhero Themed Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more superhero-themed toys like the Mr. Potato Head Hulk design.
- **Character Mash-up Toys:** Potential for creating mash-up toys that combine different characters, like Mr. Potato Head dressed as the Hulk.
- **Toy Customization:** Demand for customizable toys that allow children to dress up their favorite characters, such as the Mr. Potato Head Hulk version.

### Where This Applies

- **Toy Manufacturing:** Potential for toy manufacturers to capitalize on the popularity of superhero characters by creating innovative toys like the Mr. Potato Head Hulk design.
- **Collectibles:** Opportunity for collectible toy companies to produce limited-edition character mash-up toys, appealing to both child and adult collectors.
- **Licensed Merchandise:** Market for licensed merchandise companies to collaborate with toy manufacturers in creating customizable toys like the Mr. Potato Head Hulk version as part of their superhero product line.

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