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Shrunken Toon Bottle Figurines

Black Mago Specializes in Miniaturizing Popular Cartoon Characters

— July 28, 2011 — Pop Culture
These Black Mago creations take the miniature boat in a bottle concept to new extremes as popular cartoon characters are encapsulated in a container no larger than an American quarter. What's even more impressive is that Black Mago even takes the time to create fleshed out settings for these mini dioramas. Look on as Nyan Cat flies through space or the character of Tonari no Totoro chills under a tree.

Black Mago is a Peruvian artist and I'm simply stunned at how he was able to craft such intricate models of my favorite characters. I don't think I'd have the patience to do such detailed sculpting using only a pair of tweezers.

Implications - Consumers enjoy pop culture products because it validate the consumers' knowledge of the reference being alluded to. Corporations in all industries can use this marketing strategy and include pop culture references in their products to entice consumers into purchasing goods.
Trend Themes
1. Shrunken Toon Bottle Figurines - Miniature sculptures of popular cartoon characters encapsulated in a small container, creating a trend in collectibles and pop culture merchandise.
2. Miniature Dioramas - Intricately crafted miniature dioramas that offer a new way to experience pop culture nostalgia and create a trend in art and sculpting.
3. Pop Culture Marketing - Incorporating pop culture references into products and marketing strategies to appeal to younger consumers and create a trend in marketing.
Industry Implications
1. Collectibles - The trend of miniature sculptures brings new opportunities for collectibles industries to target pop culture consumers.
2. Art and Sculpting - Miniature dioramas created by Black Mago offer a new trend in art, sculpting, and fine craftsmanship.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Pop culture marketing and advertising strategies can be used in all industries to target younger audiences and create engaging content.
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