# Childhood Critter Mashup Dolls The My Little Pony Care Bears are a Blend of Cute Characters By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-care-bears References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/12/19/My-Little-Care-Bears/) & [sammytvr.deviantart](http://sammytvr.deviantart.com/gallery/?q=care) Obviously you can never have too much of a good thing when it comes to [nostalgic TV shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello) from your childhood, which is why the sickly sweet My Little Pony Care Bears figurines are so amazing. SammyTVR, a deviantART artist, decided to combine the various characters from the My Little Pony series with the Care Bears and came up with a whole new collection of adorable, pastel characters. With names such as Birthday Bear which features a Care Bear blowing out a cupcake candle on the back of a yellow pony, Cheer Bear which is pink and covered in rainbows and Bedtime Bear with a Care Bear snoozing on its back, the My Little Pony Care Bears figurines are a perfect mix of both [cartoon worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeturtle-and-nickelodeon). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Mashup Toys:** Creating mashup dolls that combine characters from beloved childhood TV shows offers a nostalgic and unique play experience for consumers. - **Pastel Color Palette:** Using pastel color palettes in toy design appeals to the aesthetic preferences of both adults and children. - **Character Collaboration:** Collaborating with different character franchises allows for cross-promotion and expansion of product lines. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic mashup dolls by creating new product lines that combine beloved characters from different franchises. - **Collectibles:** The pastel My Little Pony Care Bears figurines can be marketed to collectors as limited-edition items, driving interest and demand. - **Animation and Entertainment:** The success of the My Little Pony Care Bears mashup demonstrates the potential for collaboration between animated TV shows to create new and marketable characters and merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Adorable Animated Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-care-berry-switch.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md) - [Cuddly Costumed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-cutie-reveal-care-bears.md) - [Witchy Plush Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-themed-care-bears.md) - [Theater-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bears-wicked-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-care-bears.md) - [Toy-Themed Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-grumpy-gummy-bears.md) - [Cartoon Bear-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-bear.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md)