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Russian Spy Dolls

Hilarious Ana Chapman Action Figures From HeroBuilders

— July 24, 2010 — Unique
Doll manufacturer HeroBuilders has produced Ana Chapman action figures. The spy dolls come in two different outfits -- one, a white crop top paired with high-waisted pants, the other just an itty-bitty plaid skirt with white schoolgirl socks.

The Ana Chapman dolls will cost less than $30 apiece. According to HeroBuilders, orders for these action figures have been flooding in. Would you buy a real-life Russian spy action figure?

Implications - Any company seeking immediate brand attention would be wise to develop a product that parodies a topical pop culture meme. By creating a product that could serve as a time capsule of a wacky and memorable moment, the company stands a good chance of earning media coverage and associating its brand name with important moments in the pop culture zeitgeist.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Parodies - Developing products that parody topical pop culture memes can generate immediate brand attention and media coverage.
2. Memorable Moment Merchandise - Creating products that capture wacky and memorable moments can serve as time capsules and associate a brand with important moments in the pop culture zeitgeist.
3. Novelty Action Figures - Producing action figures of unexpected personas, such as real-life Russian spies, can attract significant customer interest and generate sales.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can seize the opportunity to create novelty action figures that capitalize on topical pop culture memes and capture the interest of customers.
2. Collectibles Market - The collectibles industry can cater to the demand for merchandise that represents wacky and memorable moments, offering customers a chance to own a piece of pop culture history.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing agencies can leverage pop culture parodies and memorable moments in their campaigns to generate brand attention and media coverage.
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