Noel Cruz is an artist whose present crusade is to improve upon the affinity for celebrity dolls by repainting them. Most, or I should say many, of us have been exposed to celebrity dolls claiming to represent a famous person's likeness only to be cruelly disappointed upon realizing that the doll looks nothing like the celebrity it claims to be a plastic miniature representation of.
So now, thanks to the incredible work of Mr. Cruz, the doll likeness of Madonna, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman, Cristina Aguilera and Keira Knightly among many others, will look much more realistic and true to the celebrity's physical appearance. The dolls sell for an average of $650 a piece on eBay.
Celebrity Dolls
Noel Cruz Repainted Reproductions
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Dolls Repainted - There is a growing trend of artists repainting celebrity dolls to make them look more realistic and true to the celebrity's physical appearance.
2. Personalized Collectible Dolls - Personalizing collectible dolls could be the next big trend in the doll industry, offering fans a chance to own a more accurate representation of their favorite celebrities.
3. High-end Doll Market - There is a trend of a growing high-end doll market where collectors are willing to pay a premium for a more realistic and high-quality doll.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can leverage this trend to create more realistic and high-quality dolls that can be sold as collectibles at a premium price.
2. 3D Printing Industry - The 3D printing industry can support this trend by creating more accurate prototypes of celebrity dolls for artists and manufacturers to use as a base for their repainted dolls.
3. Art Industry - The art industry can explore this trend and create customized and personalized celebrity dolls for collectors and fans.