We all need additional help from time to time and thanks to Archie McPhee there is now a Patron Saint (and matching action figure) for almost every occasion.
For example Saint Anthony, the Patron Saint of Bacon, comes with a Prayer to Assist with the Enjoyment of Quality Bacon. GENIUS!
Other examples are St Gertrude for Waiters and Waitresses and St Joseph for Real Estate and saints for lost objects, business people, dogs, cats and television to name but a few.
St Jeremy: the patron saint of Trend Hunters??
Saints for All Occassions
2008 Patron Saint Action Figurines
Trend Themes
1. Action Figurines - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating action figures for niche interests and occasions.
2. Patron Saints - Potential for disruptive innovation in expanding the concept of patron saints to cover a wide range of interests and professions.
3. Personalized Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity in customizing products like action figures to cater to individual interests and needs.
Industry Implications
1. Toys - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy industry by creating unique and niche action figures.
2. Religious Goods - Potential for disruptive innovation in the religious goods industry by expanding the range of patron saints products.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry by offering personalized products like custom action figures.