# Illuminating Zombie Toys Van Beater's Glow-in-the-Dark Crapzombies are Exclusive for Comic-Con By M | Published 2014-07-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-beater References: [awesometoyblog](http://awesometoyblog.com/2013/06/20/dke-toys-announces-sdcc-exclusive-glow-in-the-dark-crapzombies/) & [crappycat](http://crappycat.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-kweenie) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Glamorous Goth Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-skullector-elvira.md) - [Toy Collectible Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designercon.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-a-wow.md) - [Dinosaur Convention Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convention-crasher.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Pop Culture Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md)