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These 'My Little Star Trek Ponies' are an Unlikely Remix

— June 12, 2012 — Art & Design
These 'Star Trek Ponies' by Etsy user Sara Bean are an adorable mash-up of two of the most beloved icons from the past few decades.

Mixing two nostalgic items in a charming way, this seller is doing a great deal of business with her appealing and creative creations. With pony versions of Spock and Captain Kirk, this is the cutest depiction of Trek characters in existence. One-of-a-kind and irresistibly hilarious, these dolls are sure to please the most feminine Trekkies out there. Bean offers mix-up ponies using other iconic figures including Transformers, and shows a wide range of customization options on her Etsy page.

Perhaps less than kid-friendly, these are better classified as memorabilia than toys.

Trend Themes

  1. Nostalgia Mashups — The trend of combining two beloved icons from the past can create charming and unique products.
  2. Customized Collectibles — Increasing demand for personalized and unique figurines can lead to innovative custom collectible businesses.
  3. Feminine Fan Merchandise — Creating merchandise targeted towards feminine fans can tap into a potential market and lead to increased sales.

Industry Implications

  1. Toy Manufacturers — Toy manufacturers can explore the trend of nostalgia mashups to create unique toy products.
  2. Customized Figurine Businesses — Innovative customized figurine businesses can leverage the trend of customized collectibles and offer personalized merchandise.
  3. Pop Culture Merchandise Retailers — Pop culture merchandise retailers can cater to the demand for feminine fan merchandise and offer targeted products to increase sales.
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