Rocket World has combined the badass style of gun-wielding movie icons with the cuddly look of toys for their I.W.G Movie Icon collection.
The I.W.G Movie Icons by Rocket World include a bear version of 007 himself, James Bond, also known in bear form as Secret Agent Titus. There is also a Rhino version of Dirty Harry- now known as Inspector “Dirty” Affonso, and a Gorilla version of Frank Bullitt, now known as Bullett Hannibal. Take a look at the Rocket World collection of animal movie stars.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Weaponized Toy Animals
- The combination of toy animals and weapons creates an opportunity for new product lines that appeal to both kids and adults.
- Personification of Movie Characters
- The use of animals to represent iconic movie characters sets a new trend for character merchandising beyond traditional human forms.
- Badassification of Cuddly Toys
- The merging of contrasting visual concepts opens up opportunities for innovative designs catered to new demographics and markets.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Industry
- Toy companies could explore creating hybrid animal and weapon-themed toys to capture new markets and audiences.
- Entertainment Industry
- Movie production companies could incorporate similar animal representations into their character designs to expand merchandising opportunities and create new fans.
- Collectibles Industry
- Companies specializing in creating unique collectibles could use this trend as inspiration for new product lines that would appeal to collectors of all ages.
