Etsy User LittleBun Creates Adorable Tributes to Pop Culture Icons
Meghan Young — March 3, 2013 — Pop Culture
Many artistic tributes have been made for celebrities both dead and alive, but LittleBun's clothespin dolls have to be one of the more unique and adorable. Selling them through her very own Etsy shop, LittleBun has created cute clothespin dolls that resemble such pop culture icons as painter Bob Ross, 'Star Wars' characters Yoda and Obi Wan Kenobi as well as everyone's current favorite sitcom star, Sheldon from 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Based in San Diego, California, LittleBun doesn't just create portraits of celebrities, she also takes custom orders. Whether LittleBun portrays the likening of a granddaughter and grandmother or even a United States Navy sailor, she has "a doll for everyone," as written on her Etsy site.
Based in San Diego, California, LittleBun doesn't just create portraits of celebrities, she also takes custom orders. Whether LittleBun portrays the likening of a granddaughter and grandmother or even a United States Navy sailor, she has "a doll for everyone," as written on her Etsy site.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Dolls - As the demand for unique artistic pieces is on the rise, a new range of pop culture dolls opens avenues for designers to explore more personalized tributes.
2. Customized Collectibles - Customizable figurines rise in popularity, creating an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to create a new market for personalized collectibles.
3. Niche Crafts - As people seek unique artistic pieces to show their personalities, the potential for niche crafts like clothespin dolls increases, opening up opportunities in the handicrafts industry.
Industry Implications
1. Handicrafts - The handicrafts market can capitalize on the new trend of personalized pop culture dolls to create unique and customizable collections.
2. Collectible Toys - Entrepreneurs can tap into the growing demand for collectible toys by offering customizable figures like LittleBun's clothespin dolls.
3. Customized Gifts - The customizable traits of LittleBun’s figurines offer a potential line of unique gifts, providing opportunities in the gift and souvenir industry.
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