# Zombified Cartoon Characters These 'The Simpsons by Kidrobot' Pieces are Super Spooky By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpsons-by-kidrobot References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/the-simpsons-x-kidrobot.html) & [kidrobot](http://www.kidrobot.com/Toys/MiniFigures/TheSimpsonsMiniSeries23Inch.html) A recent collaboration between a [cartoon genius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-krusty-burger) and a clever designer resulted in these 'The Simpsons by [Kidrobot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1)' pieces, featuring the famous toon characters as [zombies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork). This is not the first time that Matt Groening and Kidrobot have collaborated; however, this version of 'The Simpsons' is a brand new venture. 25 of these dolls will be made to be released October 28th, 2010. Different versions of the characters will also be up for sale. Check out these 'The Simpsons by Kidrobot' creations in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zombified Cartoon Characters:** Exploring the trend of transforming beloved cartoon characters into spooky zombies presents opportunities for creative merchandise and collectibles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Collectibles:** The collaboration between cartoon and design industry leaders opens up new possibilities for creating unique, limited-edition toys that cater to the growing market of collectors. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The development of zombified cartoon character merchandise offers opportunities for partnerships between cartoon creators and merchandise companies to tap into the fanbase for unique, eerie products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-classic-clog.md) - [Animated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-family-mart.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Halloween Blind Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-1.md) - [Spooky TV Series Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-addams-collection.md) - [Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2.md)