# Sci-Fi Teddies Star Wars Vinylmation Gives the Characters a Cuddly Makeover By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-vinylmation References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2012/01/22/star-wars-vinylmation-series-1/) & [suru-la](http://www.suru-la.com/blog/797/disney-star-wars-vinylmation-series-1) The Star Wars Vinylmation is a new series of figures that gives the iconic sci-fi characters a teddy makeover and surprisingly, [Medicom Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna) has nothing to do with it. [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1) is actually the company backing the Star Wars Vinylmation. Each character has been given a new look, most notably, the bear ears that now occupy both sides of the head. Compared to Medicom Toy's Bearbrick, the figures are more rounded and have more of a cuddly look; sort of like the Ewoks if they cosplayed as some of the characters. Familiar faces in the collection will include Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Yoda and more. These are blind boxes, which means no one will know which character they'll get until they buy the figure and open it. This is Series 1 for the Star Wars Vinylmation collection, which means more will likely follow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Sci-fi Makeover:** Opportunity for companies to reimagine iconic sci-fi characters as teddy bears or other cuddly figures. - **Blind Box Collectibles:** The surprise element of blind boxes creates excitement for collectors and opens up opportunities for limited edition releases. - **Character Cosplay:** Bringing characters from one franchise into another through cosplay-inspired redesigns creates unique merchandise and crossover appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore collaborations with popular franchises to create unique and collectible figures. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunities for businesses to create licensed merchandise that puts a fresh twist on familiar characters and appeals to fans. - **Collectibles Market:** Collectible marketplaces can benefit from the popularity of blind box releases and limited edition items, attracting avid collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Sci-Fi Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-pets-star-wars-chewbacca.md) - [NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Themed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-3.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Pop Culture Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna.md)