1 | {{Trope}}s directly involving {{Toys}}. |
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3 | !!{{Trope}}s: |
4 | [[index]] |
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7 | '''Categories:''' |
8 | + DollsAndPuppetsTropes |
9 | + TheMerch |
10 | ] |
11 | * AbnormalPlushies: Stuffed animals that are utterly bizzarre. |
12 | * ActionFigureFileCard: An action figure has a bio on their packaging that gives such information as the character's personality and backstory. |
13 | * ActionFigureJustification: It's not a "doll", it's an "action figure". |
14 | * AdvertisingOnlyContinuity: What happens in the toyline's advertisements isn't consistent with the canon of the work the toyline is tied to. |
15 | * MediaNotes/BatteriesNotIncluded: When toys are sold without batteries to save a bit of money during production. |
16 | * BlindBagCollectables: What's inside? Buy it and find out! |
17 | * BuiltWithLEGO |
18 | * ClarkesLawForGirlsToys: If it's for boys, play up the technological aspect; if it's for girls, it ''must'' be ''magic!'' |
19 | * CombiningMecha: Robots that merge with each other to form larger robots are a popular toy design, both because it encourages additional sales, and because it's [[RuleOfCool just plain cool]]. |
20 | * CompanionCube: An inanimate object (frequently some sort of plaything) is carried around by an unhinged character who treats the item as if it were a sentient being. |
21 | * CoolToy: A toy with all kinds of cool gadgets and technology built in. |
22 | * CreepyDoll: A doll with something vaguely (or overtly) unsettling about it. |
23 | * CreepyDollhouse: A spooky, unsettling doll house. |
24 | * CymbalBangingMonkey: A specific kind of toy that looks like a chimpanzee with a pair of cymbals. |
25 | * DeadlyRemoteControlToy: Using an RC car, plane, or other gadget as a lethal weapon. |
26 | * DemonicDummy: Evil ventriloquist dummies. |
27 | * {{Dolls}}: An index (and UsefulNotes) about doll-focused media and brands. |
28 | * EnvironmentSpecificActionFigure: The tendency for action figure lines to have multiple figures of the same character, but with differing costumes and accessories. |
29 | * FauxFurby: A fictional toy inspired by the real-life toy Toys/{{Furby}}. |
30 | * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: When female characters love to cuddle and/or collect plush toys. |
31 | * InappropriateSpeakAndSpell: A kid-friendly language device is made to say things that aren't so kid-friendly. |
32 | * KibblesAndBits: Transforming robots with residual parts from their alternate forms. |
33 | * KillerTeddyBear: A teddy bear that is used as a weapon or is sentient and capable of causing harm itself. |
34 | * LivingToys: Toys that are alive. |
35 | * LostToyGrievance: A child gets upset over losing their favorite toy. |
36 | * MadeOfIndestructium: A reason why some toys are difficult to break. |
37 | * MatryoshkaObject: Something with a tinier something inside of it. |
38 | * MerchandiseDriven: The main reason the show exists is to advertise toys. |
39 | * MisaimedMerchandising: Can apply when toys are made for a work that isn't intended for children. |
40 | * TheMockbuster: A ShoddyKnockoffProduct of a popular movie. |
41 | * MyLittlePanzer: Dangerous children's toys. |
42 | * MyLittlePhony: A parody of ''Franchise/MyLittlePony''. |
43 | * MysteriousCubeOfRubik: A character is utterly fascinated by a Rubik's Cube. |
44 | * NeverHadToys: A character never had toys, even as a child, usually due to being abused, being poor, or their personality. |
45 | * OfficialCosplayGear: Merchandise based on a character's outfit, weapons, and other accessories. |
46 | * OverlyCoolPlaySpace: Toy commercials depicting children playing on a needlessly elaborate set. |
47 | * PerversePuppet: An evil animate doll or puppet. |
48 | * ProductPromotionParade: A sequence in a MerchandiseDriven work dedicated to quickly listing off all the new characters and/or accessories you can buy. |
49 | * PuppetPermutation: A person becomes a living puppet. |
50 | * RubiksCubeInternationalGeniusSymbol: Solving a Rubik's Cube is notoriously tricky, so a quick way to show that someone is a genius is to have them solve it in record time. |
51 | * SentimentalHomemadeToy: A homemade toy symbolizes the emotional connection between two characters, usually a parent and child. |
52 | * ScaryJackInTheBox: A jack-in-the-box that is terrifying in some way. |
53 | * ShoddyKnockoffProduct: When a toy is popular enough, expect low-quality ripoffs of it to come out of the woodwork. |
54 | * ShowAccuracyToyAccuracy: How accurately a character's toy matches their depiction in the show. |
55 | * SlidingScaleOfLivingToys |
56 | * SlimeSnailsAndMutantTails: A toyline that attempts to appeal to boys by having its gimmick revolve around grotesque and ugly creatures as well as slime. |
57 | * SmugglingWithDolls: Smuggling contraband inside a children's toy. |
58 | * SurprisinglyFunctionalToys: When a character shrinks, any toy versions of a regular size item (such as a car) will function as if it is a small scale replica of its larger counterpart rather than a mere plaything. |
59 | * {{Thememobile}}: Vehicles thematically themed to characters often show up in toylines, even when they don't exist in the work itself. |
60 | * ToyBasedCharacterization: A person's favorite toy, or the way they play with their toys, says something about their personality. |
61 | * ToyDisguise: A small creature pretends to be a toy in order to hide. |
62 | * ToyTales: An index of fictional works based on toys. |
63 | * ToyTime: A level in a video game made out of toys, giant or otherwise. |
64 | * ToyTransmutation: A character gets transformed into a toy. |
65 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: The show has its own toyline or was produced to promote a toyline, yet there's at least one prominent character who noticeably doesn't have their own toy. |
66 | * ToylineExclusiveCharacter: The toyline of a work of fiction has a figure of a character who does not appear in the original work at all. |
67 | * ToysToLifeGame: A game that involves physical toys interacting with a virtual game. |
68 | * TragicAbandonedToy: A sentient toy grieves after being lost, abandoned, or forgotten. |
69 | * TroubledToybreaker: An abused, neglected or otherwise troubled child vents their anger by destroying toys. |
70 | * VengefulAbandonedToy: A sentient toy turns evil after being lost, abandoned, or forgotten. |
71 | * WickedToymaker: A villain who makes toys. |
72 | * WindUpKey: Mechanical toys that move after their key is wound up enough. |
73 | * WinHerAPrize: Trying to win a prize (usually a stuffed animal) for your girlfriend at the carnival. |
74 | [[/index]] |
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