# Cigarette-Wielding Cottontails The Smorkin' Labbit is a Badass Toy Bunny By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smorkin-labbit References: [myplasticheart](http://www.myplasticheart.com/c/SLABBIT/Smorkin%20Labbits.html) & [smorkinlabbits](http://www.smorkinlabbits.com/) When one pictures a cutesy bunny rabbit, the first image that usually comes to mind is the [Easter bunny](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-pastel-party) hopping down the trail to give out Easter eggs to children -- not a cigarette smoking cottontail like the Smorkin' Labbit. The odd creature features multiple different paint jobs that transform the rabbit into a variety of different animals such as a bumble bee and a shark or inanimate objects like a pumpkin. One feature stays the same throughout the collection however, and that is the cigarette that hangs out of side of the animal's mouth. The smoking bunny comes in a regular and [miniature version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) and each one is specially designed by Frank Kozik and has been named according to its coloring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collectible Toy Transformation:** Opportunity for innovative collectible toy designs that can transform into different animals or objects. - **Controversial Design Elements:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating controversial design elements like a smoking cigarette in unconventional products. - **Artist Collaboration:** Opportunity for collaborations between artists and toy manufacturers to create unique and edgy collectible toys. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovative toy manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for unique and boundary-pushing collectible toys. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore opportunities to create unconventional and controversial designs for various products. - **Marketing and Branding:** Branding and marketing agencies can help companies promote and market edgy and unique products to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Springtime Bunny Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-i-love-bunnies.md) - [Cereal-Infused Candy Rabbits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-candy-rabbit.md) - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [Floral Clover Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoologist-rabbit.md) - [Boozy Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-easter-bunny.md) - [Easter-Ready Toy Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares-1.md) - [Bunny-Shaped Strawberry Licorice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twizzlers-bunnies.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md)