# Cuddly Killer Toys These Walking Dead Toys by Funko Make Zombie Culture Adorable By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-04-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-dead-toys References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/walking-dead-plush-toys-coming-soon/) & [entertainmentearth](http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FU3628) This up and coming collection of Walking Dead toys show the lighter side of dead people coming back to life as mindless organisms driven by the hunger to feed on the living. At very least, these ironic toys prep and desensitize humanity in the event of an actual zombie apocalypse. But unfortunately, cuddling your way out of the situation won't work. Among the new Walking Dead toys to arrive from [Funko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-snaps) Pop! include all the popular characters such as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and a group of gruesome zombies. The toys, which are not exactly suitable for children, are now available to be pre-ordered for when they are released in July. Who thought such a dark and disturbing concept could be so very cute! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombie Culture Toys:** The increasing fascination with zombie culture presents an opportunity for the toy industry to create more merchandise, such as Funko's Walking Dead toy collection. - **Dark Humor Merchandise:** There is a growing market for merchandise that combines dark or disturbing concepts with humor, as seen in Funko's Walking Dead toys. - **Desensitization Products:** Funko's Walking Dead toys highlight the potential for products that desensitize people to difficult or scary situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy:** The toy industry can embrace the popularity of zombie culture and expand into more unconventional and dark themes, as seen with Funko's Walking Dead toy collection. - **Entertainment:** Funko's Walking Dead toys demonstrate the potential for entertainment companies to create merchandise that combines humor with dark or disturbing content. - **Psychology:** Products that desensitize people to difficult situations has a potential for growth in psychology and therapy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Collectible Streaming Series Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-squid-game.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Kid-Friendly Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-snaps.md) - [Film Character Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-squishmallows.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md)