# Flying Action Figures Otto Dieffenbach Creates Life-Sized Remote-Controlled Superhero Toys By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-dieffenbach References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/superman-toy-airplane.html) & [flyguypromotions](http://flyguypromotions.com) Designer Otto Dieffenbach has fulfilled a few people's dreams with his [life-sized remote-controlled flying superhero toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character). That might be a bit of a mouthful, but it is a complicated toy that focuses on the simple joy of soaring in the air. People will be so over the traditional [remote-controlled helicopter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars) once they set their eyes on Otto Dieffenbach's creations. Built in joint effort with his partner Ed Hanley, Otto Dieffenbach's toys can take on the likeness of any person or character for any type of commercial or recreational flying, not just superheros. Nevertheless, it seems more appropriate focusing on this theme. From [Superman to Iron Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure) and Ms Emerson, people will be clamoring to get their hands on one. Interestingly, this is simply a hobby for Otto Dieffenbach, who is based in San Diego. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote-controlled Flying Toys:** The demand for flying toys is increasing, creating opportunities for innovations in design and customization. - **Life-sized Toys:** Life-sized flying toys can revolutionize the toy industry by offering a unique and immersive experience. - **Character Replicas:** Creating flying toys that mimic popular characters of film and TV could tap into the lucrative market of merchandise tie-ins. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can potentially capitalize on the demand for immersive and customizable flying toys by investing in R&D and partnerships with designers. - **Film and TV Industry:** The film and TV industry could explore opportunities for tie-ins by collaborating with toy manufacturers to create matching character replicas. - **Aviation Industry:** The aviation industry has the potential to tap into the market for remote-controlled flying toys by creating safer and more advanced designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Superhero RC Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile.md) - [Detailed Action Figure Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assault-copter-dragonfly.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-the-flash-batman-and-batcycle.md) - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Conversational Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md)