# 'Star Trek' Plushies Tribble Toys Skyrocket Amid Sci-Fi Resurgence By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-toys-tribble References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/ac6e/) Tribbles are strange creatures that procreated at a rapid pace and appeared in one of the original 'Star Trek' episodes. Hilariously enough, they have now been brought back by the power of [the new 'Star Trek' flick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss)! The trouble with Tribbles is how rapidly they reproduce, proving to be quite the task for Captain Kirk and friends, however, *these* Tribbles available for purchase are just [round balls of fluff that purr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends). These toys are the [ideal gift for any hardcore Trekkie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Resurgence:** There is a growing demand for sci-fi related merchandise and experiences. - **Nostalgia Trend:** Retro toys and collectibles are gaining popularity, creating opportunities for nostalgic-themed products. - **Fandom Merchandise:** Fan-generated demand for licensed merchandise presents a lucrative market for businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The resurgence of sci-fi culture opens up opportunities for toy manufacturers to create more licensed merchandise. - **E-commerce:** The demand for nostalgic and fandom merchandise can be capitalized through the online retail industry. - **Entertainment Licensing:** Licensing companies can leverage the popularity of sci-fi franchises to secure rights for various related merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Transforming Sci-Fi Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-pets-star-wars-chewbacca.md) - [Sci-Fi Media Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabridge-mini-bridge.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md)