# Politically Charged Army Toys The Ron English x Made by Monsters Dead Toy Soldiers Speak Volumes By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-english-x-made-by-monsters-dead-toy-soldiers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/12/ron-english-x-made-by-monsters-dead-toy-soldiers) & [popaganda](https://www.popaganda.com/) The Ron English x Made by Monsters dead toy soldiers make a political stance with a morbid message. Ron English is a contemporary artist who doesn't shy away from sensitive subject matter, but who instead prides himself on making [bold and inspiring statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo) about [pop culture, politics and socioeconomics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk). He is well-known for his infamous paintings in movies like Super Size Me. The Made x Monsters collaboration to make a limited edition of ten sets of dead toy soldiers marks another one of English's attempts to make commentary. Essentially, the message of the toys is that not everyone returns home from war and expressed the reality of the brutality of a soldier's death. The Ron English x Made by Monsters toys make you question your stance on war and the impact of imagery with a concept as simple as toys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Political Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create politically charged art pieces that provoke thought and spark conversations. - **Social Commentary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use artistic mediums to shed light on important societal issues and challenge people's perspectives. - **Emotional Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design toys or products that evoke strong emotions and encourage reflection on complex topics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new mediums and techniques to create thought-provoking art that resonates with audiences. - **Toy and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop toys that go beyond mere entertainment to convey powerful messages and raise awareness. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce movies, TV shows, or documentaries that tackle controversial topics and challenge societal norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [NFT-Inspired Vinyl Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbored-vinyl-art-toys.md) - [Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md)