Immortalizing popular figures by turning them into figurines
Implications - When it comes to celebrities and famous figures, we all want a piece, which explains the gigantic market for celebrity products, ranging from clothes to fragrances to even dirty bath water. Another way consumers can now indulge in their celebrity obsession is by purchasing dolls and toys in the likeness of these famous individuals, such as Kate Middleton, Karl Lagerfeld, Steve Jobs, President Obama and more. While these people may not be action heroes, per se, immortalizing them in such a way points to society's reliance on powerful figures who have the potential and ability to create change and influence our decisions.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Dollification - The trend of immortalizing celebrities by turning them into dolls and toys creates opportunities for toy designers and collectors to capitalize on the demand for realistic and detailed replicas of popular figures.
2. Pop Culture Sculptures - The trend of creating miniature sculptures inspired by pop culture icons allows for artists to showcase their creativity and offer unique collectibles to fans and enthusiasts.
3. Customizable Paper Dolls - The trend of creating customizable paper dolls based on popular TV and film characters offers entertainment value and opportunities for merchandising and marketing partnerships.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can leverage the trend of celebrity dollification to create realistic and detailed figures of popular figures to capitalize on the demand from collectors and fans.
2. Art and Sculpture Industry - The art and sculpture industry can leverage the trend of creating pop culture sculptures to offer unique collectibles to fans and enthusiasts who are loyal to specific characters or personalities.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of customizable paper dolls to create merchandise and marketing partnerships based on popular TV and film characters.
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Date Range:
Nov 11 — Aug 12
Trending:
Mild
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