These Arrested Development Paper Doll Sets are Hilarious
Rebecca Byers — January 29, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: etsy & incrediblethings
These highly detailed Arrested Development paper doll sets succeed in terms of amusement and accuracy. Etsy seller HeartlessUniverse has created an intricate collection of paper dolls and accessories perfect for reliving your favorite Arrested Development moments you’ve watched too many times.
Currently Chance Kroll (the artist behind HeartlessUniverse) has three sets available separately or together in a “mega-fan mega-set.” The Cornballer set is a recreations of the entire set for the informercial for the Cornballer, including a Richard Simmons doll. The frozen banana stand comes with George Michael, Maeby and T-bone, which definitely proves its the details that set these paper dolls apart from the rest.
My personal favorite (and possibly the most tempting) is Gob’s Magic Kit, an awesome collection of all of Gob’s best illusion accessories, like the Aztec tomb, the Sword of Destiny, a refrigerated dove and of course, a copy of “The Final Countdown” by Europe LP. The hilarious stair-car is also available for order!
Currently Chance Kroll (the artist behind HeartlessUniverse) has three sets available separately or together in a “mega-fan mega-set.” The Cornballer set is a recreations of the entire set for the informercial for the Cornballer, including a Richard Simmons doll. The frozen banana stand comes with George Michael, Maeby and T-bone, which definitely proves its the details that set these paper dolls apart from the rest.
My personal favorite (and possibly the most tempting) is Gob’s Magic Kit, an awesome collection of all of Gob’s best illusion accessories, like the Aztec tomb, the Sword of Destiny, a refrigerated dove and of course, a copy of “The Final Countdown” by Europe LP. The hilarious stair-car is also available for order!
Trend Themes
1. Pop-culture Paper Playsets - The success of these highly detailed Arrested Development paper doll sets suggest a growing market for pop-culture themed paper playsets.
2. Nostalgic Niche Products - HeartlessUniverse's intricate collection of paper dolls and accessories reflects a disruptive innovation opportunity for nostalgic niche products.
3. Unique Fan Merchandise - The popularity of Gob's Magic Kit as an awesome collection of all of Gob's best illusion accessories shows potential for unique fan merchandise in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts Industry - The intricate details and high quality of HeartlessUniverse's Arrested Development paper doll sets suggest a disruption in the arts and crafts industry.
2. Entertainment Industry - Pop-culture themed paper playsets could be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry, as nostalgic niche products and unique fan merchandise grow in popularity.
3. Ecommerce Industry - Etsy, the platform where HeartlessUniverse sells their Arrested Development paper doll sets, highlights the need for ecommerce platforms to cater to unique and niche products in the market.
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