# Undead Army Men These Silver Toy Soldiers by Good Art HLWD are Skull-Faced By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-soldiers-by-good-art-hlwd References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/44595/) & [goodart](http://www.goodart.com/store/asm/mortar-man.html) The silver set of toy soldiers by Good Art HLWD takes [luxury figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva) to a new level. The carefully crafted army men, soldiers and marines are reminiscent of retro toy soldiers and are modeled after those made by the Vietnam era [Louis Marx & Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ha-mat-set). Though taking cues from the past, these clever figurines are distinctive in their own modern way, featuring soldiers whose faces are substituted by skulls. The skulls give these figurines an undead vibe making them interesting vintage-inspired pieces as well as great novelty items. The imaginative toys are witty, humorous and artful in their design and craftsmanship. The quality pieces are constructed from solid sterling silver and they come at a price. Retailing at $235 a piece, these interesting, inventive and nostalgic creations are worth every penny. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Figurines with a Twist:** Opportunity for creating high-end collectible figurines with unique and innovative designs, like substituting faces with skulls. - **Nostalgic Retro-inspired Toys:** Opportunity to create vintage-inspired toys that combine classic designs with modern twists, appealing to both collectors and novelty item enthusiasts. - **Artful Craftsmanship in Toys:** Opportunity to create high-quality, artistically designed toys that are not only playthings but also pieces of art. ### Where This Applies - **Artisan Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to craft and produce unique and high-quality toys that appeal to collectors and toy enthusiasts. - **Luxury Collectibles:** Opportunity to cater to the luxury market by creating exquisite and innovative collectible items. - **Niche Novelty Items:** Opportunity to create and market unique novelty items that appeal to consumers looking for distinctive and unusual products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Hero-Inspired Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Cartoon-Focused Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zord-ascension-project.md)