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Personality-Packed Desk Toys (UPDATE)

The New Yum Yum London Series Shows Wacky Work Companions

— May 22, 2012 — Life-Stages
The Yum Yum London New Toy Series is oddly amusing and confusingly absurd. Have you ever wanted to modify your work station and add some pizzazz to your mundane cubicle space? If you're one of those people, maybe Yum Yum London's product is what you've been tirelessly searching for. Yum Yum's product was created with the sole purpose of providing a "little bit of happiness for your desk :)."

These personality-packed desk companions are sure to be a great conversation piece and plaster a smirk on your face. The figurines include a nudist popcorn lover, a karate-kicking grandma, a zombie, a cannibalistic hotdog and a suave cacti.

These figurines are part of a 5-piece collectible toy set, but they can be purchased individually. The designs for these toys were selected by a vote off on Yum Yum's company blog.
Trend Themes
1. Desk Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable desk toys that cater to different personalities and interests to add fun and personality to workspaces.
2. Collectible Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create collectible toy sets that allow customers to customize and expand their collection over time, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
3. Workstation Personalization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or services that enable individuals to personalize their workstations with unique and quirky desk accessories for an enhanced work environment.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and quirky toy designs to cater to the growing demand for unique collectibles and desk companions.
2. Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of customizable office supplies that add personality and charm to workspaces, appealing to those seeking a more enjoyable and engaging work environment.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish an online platform or marketplace dedicated to selling unique and personality-packed desk toys, catering to the growing demand for quirky work accessories.
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