This is the second entry in our series of IKEA lists.
Another trend I noticed among the IKEA names was that a lot of the one-word names seemed tailor-made for would-be superheroes. There was an attitude of action and identity implicit in these names that seemed perfect for these fledgling caped crusaders.
- Bandora
Old identity: Floor lamp
New identity: Superheroine who paralyses her enemies with music - Bläddra
Old identity: Wall newspaper rack
New identity: Superheroine with awesome knife-wielding skills - Glittra
Old identity: Scented block candle
New identity: Superheroine who assaults her enemies with confetti - Grankulla
Old identity: Storage stool
New identity: An elderly superhero with vampiric powers - Hedra
Old identity: Knob
New identity: Superheroine with amazing cognitive abilities - Hokus
Old identity: Quilt cover & pillow sham
New identity: Superhero who uses magic to defeat his enemies - Mimik
Old identity: Tealight holder
New identity: Superhero who can change his shape - Nandor
Old identity: Chair
New identity: Superhero who disarms opponents by throwing Indian bread - Skimra
Old identity: Shade
New identity: Superheroine who can out-read her opponents - Solros
Old identity: Plant pot
New identity: Superhero who can harness the sun’s power - Stryka
Old identity: Ironing board
New identity: Superheroine who overwhelms her opponents with bowling moves - Tindra
Old identity: Scented candle
New identity: Superheroine who can start fires on command