DKE Toys recently announced that toy designer Trevor Van Beater will be releasing a special glow-in-the-dark Crapzombies doll exclusively at Comic-Con. These cute anime zombie dolls are the perfect addition to any collector's collection.
Van Beater originally created the Crappycat doll as a satirical parody on everyday life. This ghoulish-looking cat doll is described by Beater as a character that is "... down on own on his luck, and stuck between 'who knows' and 'who cares.'" The doll epitomizes this persona with a cranky looking face, enlarged head and zombie-like body. In light of Comic-Con, Beater plans to release 100 limited edition Crappycat dolls that glow-in-the-dark. The legs and head of the Crappycat doll illuminate a gruesome shade of green when all the lights turn out. The anime-style dolls will be priced at $25 and exclusively available for purchase at a Comic-Con booth.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Glow-in-the-dark Collectibles
- Innovative designers can create glow-in-the-dark merchandise to make their products stand out and appeal to collectors.
- Anime Zombie Toys
- Toy designers can create a new line of anime zombie toys to tap into the popularity of both anime and zombie fandoms.
- Limited Edition Merchandise
- Creating limited edition merchandise can create a sense of exclusivity and urgency that can attract collectors and fans.
Where This Applies
- Toy Industry
- The toy industry can tap into the popularity of collectibles and limited edition merchandise to create new streams of revenue.
- Anime Industry
- Designers and manufacturers in the anime industry can explore the potential of creating merchandise in the form of unique and creative toys or collectibles.
- Pop Culture Merchandise Industry
- The pop culture merchandise industry can focus on creating exclusive merchandise that appeal to specific fandoms, such as anime and zombie enthusiasts.
