# Censored Toy Ads The Naked Rubik's Cube is Too Hot for Print By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-rubik-s-cube References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Rubiks-Cube/1094963) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/elisedevery) If you've never thought of a Rubik's Cube as a naked, leggy woman, then you clearly haven't seen the naked Rubik's Cube ad. Elise Devery is the genius behind these print ads in which a Rubik's Cube is stripped of all of its colors out of frustration. The censor bars are a nice touch to the naked Rubik's Cube ads. I love the direction Devery has taken to with these ads. I never though of the Rubik's Cube as anything but a [puzzle toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-cube-makeup-advent-calendar), but my eyes have now been opened thanks to an attached pair of legs and a censor bar. If you are one for [creative ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response), then you are definitely going to want to check out the naked Rubik's Cube ad. Now if only we could get a Sudoku pinup calendar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Toy Advertising:** The use of unconventional and provocative imagery in toy advertisements presents opportunities for brands to capture attention and engage with consumers in new ways. - **Character-rebranding:** Transforming traditional toys into relatable characters with distinct personalities and attributes can revitalize interest and attract new audiences. - **Interactive Toy Campaigns:** Developing interactive advertising campaigns that invite consumers to engage with toys on a digital or physical level can create memorable experiences and drive sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore edgier and more creative approaches to advertising to differentiate their products in the market and connect with target demographics on a deeper level. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising agencies can adapt to the changing landscape of toy advertising by creating innovative campaigns that evoke emotions, spark conversations, and challenge societal norms. - **Print Media:** Print media outlets have an opportunity to partner with toy brands to showcase unconventional and eye-catching advertisements, attracting readers through unique and memorable content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Interactive Gaming Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Intimate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-puzzle.md) - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-x-rubiks.md) - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-rubiks.md)