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Pop Culture Nesting Dolls

Check Out These Adorable Matryoshka Dolls by Irene Hwang

— August 10, 2012 — Pop Culture
Queensland-based artist Irene Hwang channels iconic pop cultural casts in the form of adorable Russian nesting dolls. The one-of-a-kind characters are all hand painted and filled with attitude. Hwang covers an array of pop cultural iconography with these dolls from movies to television shows to artists and musical groups.  Some examples of the nesting doll families are: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Big Bang Theory, Reno 911!, The Avengers, Clockwork Orange and the band Kiss.

The sets include the most important characters; for example, the set from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou features the crew on Steve Zissou’s research vessel Belafonte including: Steve, Pelé dos Santos, Klaus Daimler, Vladimir Wolodarsky and Vikram Ray.

Irene Hwang’s dolls are all made to order and cost between $90 to $200 US depending the size of the set.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Nesting Dolls - Creating nesting dolls inspired by pop culture icons opens up opportunities for unique collectible merchandise.
2. Hand Painted Collectibles - The trend of hand painting collectible dolls allows for personalized and unique artwork, appealing to collectors looking for one-of-a-kind pieces.
3. Iconic Character Merchandise - Creating nesting dolls based on popular characters from movies, TV shows, and music bands presents an opportunity for niche merchandise and fan-based collectibles.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Crafts - The art and crafts industry can explore the creation of custom hand-painted nesting dolls, offering unique collectible products.
2. Pop Culture Merchandise - The pop culture merchandise industry can expand its offerings by incorporating nesting dolls inspired by iconic characters, attracting fans and collectors.
3. Collectibles and Memorabilia - The collectibles and memorabilia industry can tap into the market for nesting dolls that depict beloved pop culture icons, giving fans a new way to showcase their favorite characters.
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