# Block-Created Cartoon Scenarios The Ryan Roberts Toy Photography is a New Take on Old Classics By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-roberts-toy-photography References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/photographer-ryan-roberts-shoots-toys-in-humorous-situations/) & [ryanrobertsphotography](http://www.ryanrobertsphotography.com/Photos/photos/photos.html) This Ryan Roberts Toy photography series depicts the classic figures you all knew from childhood in some weirder situations. Curious George seems to have gotten a little too curious and murdered his human friend 'The Man in the Yellow Hat.' Meanwhile, Snoopy has gotten a little too demanding and set up quite the audition stage where he is auditioning all-yellow characters, including Big Bird. Homer Simpson seems to have eaten one-too-many donuts and passed out in the living room of the Simpson’s home. What is striking about the photography series is taking a character from a [specific situation you recognize them from](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) and inserting them into an entirely different realm, as we see with Wonder Woman gazing around the parking lot of K-Mart. The fact that these [scenes are made using toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama), however, adds a lighthearted tone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toy Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to showcase toys and create unique narratives through photography. - **Character Mashups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine iconic characters from different franchises to create unexpected and entertaining scenarios. - **Storytelling Through Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize toys as storytelling tools to create imaginative and engaging narratives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and styles for toy photography to attract new clients and markets. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new forms of entertainment that blend different characters and universes, capturing the interest of diverse audiences. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with photographers and storytellers to develop unique toy concepts that inspire imaginative play and storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Life-Size In-Store Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-asia.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md)