# Alcoholic Snuggle Toys The 'Plush Spiked Watermelon' is the Perfect Adult Only Sleep Mate By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-spiked-watermelon References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/08/14/Plush-Spiked-Watermelon/) & [fluffyflowers](http://www.fluffyflowers.com/) If you're a big party-goer who is also into [plush toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark1) -- hey, people like that exist -- then you'll love the 'Plush Spiked Watermelon.' Created by Felicia Haywood, this [cuddly toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) has "party" written all over it. The plush toy was created to look like a vodka watermelon and includes all the necessary fixings. Haywood created a plush vodka bottle, a watermelon, a watermelon hole stopper, a knife for carving and the lid for the vodka. This would be a fun gag gift for a picnic or cottage party, because who doesn't love some vodka watermelon in summer? You can check out all of her neat designs on her site Fluffy Flowers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcoholic Plush Toys:** Opportunity to create a line of adult-oriented plush toys that mimic popular alcoholic beverages and add a playful twist. - **Novelty Gag Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop unique and humorous gifts that cater to party-goers and social events. - **Party-themed Collectibles:** Opportunity to create a collection of collectible plush toys that celebrate and embody the spirit of partying and socializing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Potential for toy manufacturers to explore the production of adult-oriented plush toys and novelty gag gifts. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the gift and novelty industry to expand their product offerings and reach a new target market of party-goers. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Potential for event planners and entertainment companies to incorporate alcoholic plush toys as unique, interactive elements in parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dense Cuddlable Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-blobfish-plushie.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Pickle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giggle-pickles.md) - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md) - [Baked Goods Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md)