Whether they’re building at-home displays or expressing their style on the go with clip-on charms, kids and kidults are captivated by collectibles, and Pringles is tapping into the craze with the launch of Pringamabobs. This new line of collectible characters takes inspiration from stacked snack crisps, and the playful forms they can create with a little imagination.
Pringles’ first direct-to-consumer site will be the place to pick up Once You Pop Mystery Boxes, each of which includes Pringles Mystery Flavor crisps and one of six Pringamabobs. Of the bunch, Snaxolotl is the rarest, and Pringles fans are more likely to encounter characters like the adventurous Crispybara, the loyal Puptato, Duckalips or the mischievous Pringypus.
Trend Themes
1. Collectible Branding – The intersection of consumer products and collectible culture creates opportunities for companies to engage with customers in new, immersive ways.
2. Mystery Box Marketing – Consumers’ attraction to surprise and discovery is fueling the rise of mystery box strategies that can enhance product allure and customer loyalty.
3. Character Licensing – Developing branded characters based on familiar products offers avenues for merchandising and expanded brand recognition across various media.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Foods – The snack food industry is evolving to include interactive and collectible elements, engaging consumers beyond taste and convenience.
2. E-commerce – The rise of direct-to-consumer platforms provides brands with new avenues to sell unique and limited-edition products directly to enthusiasts.
3. Toy Manufacturing – The blending of food and entertainment through toy-like collectibles is reshaping consumer expectations and creating cross-industry collaborations.