# Meme-Inspired Collectible Toys The Youtooz Stonks Collectible Figurines Celebrate Internet Culture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtooz-stonks References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/08/these-stonks-collectible-figurines-celebrate-the-biggest-reddit-vs-wall-street-memes-of-the-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [youtooz](https://youtooz.com/) The [Youtooz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazbin-hotel-youtooz) Stonks collectible figurines are a meme-inspired series of toys for fans who are in search of a way to commemorate their love of Internet culture. The figures come in the form of the original Stonks meme character as well as his alter-ego Stinks, which both stand at five-inches in height and are perfectly designed to capture the essence of the meme. The toys are perfect for commemorating the r/WallStreetBets reddit group that made headlines earlier this year for banding together to fight back against hedge funds who were shorting the [GameStop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-snaps) stock. The Youtooz Stonks collectible figurines are a limited-edition creation that are priced at $30 each and are perfect for placement on a desk to add a touch of meme-inspired humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meme-inspired Collectibles:** The popularity of meme culture and its ability to create viral trends presents opportunities for the creation of collectible items that appeal to fans. - **Limited-edition Figurines:** The popularity of limited-edition items creates opportunities for businesses to create exclusive products that cater to niche audiences. - **Internet Culture Merchandise:** The rise of Internet culture and memes has led to new opportunities for merchandise and brand collaborations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of meme-inspired collectibles to create unique and exclusive products. - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can benefit from the growing demand for limited-edition items and expand into new markets. - **Merchandising Industry:** The merchandising industry can collaborate with Internet culture and meme brands to create exclusive products and increase brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT-Inspired Vinyl Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbored-vinyl-art-toys.md) - [Miniature Vinyl Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsmol.md) - [Meme-Themed Cartoon Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spider-man-no-way-home.md) - [AI-Powered Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md)