Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Human
Dollification
Immortalization through figurines based on everyday people.
5.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Human Dollification trend?
Human Dollification: Everyone seeks to matter, to feel important, and some even seek to immortalize themselves in some way. Celebrities, politicians, criminals and ordinary people are seeking to preserve their likeness through custom-made memorabilia.
Trend themes
Themes within the Human Dollification trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Personalized Collectible Figurines
Individuals seek to immortalize themselves through customized collectible figurines and memorabilia.
02
Celebrity and Pop Culture Figurines
Pop culture-inspired figurines are in high demand, especially those that feature famous stars, fictional characters or iconic scenes.
03
Authentic and One-of-a-kind Products
Consumers are seeking products that offer unique qualities and display authenticity, instead of mass-produced goods.
Industry implications
What the Human Dollification trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Collectibles and Memorabilia Industry
The rise of interest in personalized and pop culture-inspired figurines and memorabilia, creates an opportunity for growth and innovation in the collectibles industry.
For
Toy and Games Industry
The market demand for quirky and geeky toys and games is increasing, especially those featuring famous characters, which represent opportunities for the toy industry.
For
Gift and Souvenir Industry
Tourists and travelers often purchase souvenirs or gifts that are unique to their destination, an opportunity for the gift and souvenir industry to create personalized and locally inspired items.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Human Dollification
Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 82%, freshness 8%.
Popularity71%
Activity82%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Human Dollification trend
12 featured examples from Mar 30 to Oct 14, 2009CategoryLife-Stages
Macabre Figurines
An Ex-Mortician Customizes Custom Creepy Dolls
Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to create a market for creepy and customized figurines.
CategoryBusiness
You as An Action Figure
Japanese Toy Company Puts Your Face on Superhero Body
The toy manufacturing industry can explore the production of customized action figures as a new market segment to cater to consumers' desire for personalized toys.
CategoryArt & Design
Celebrity Barbies
Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces
Toy manufacturers have the potential to capitalize on the demand for personalized and celebrity-inspired dolls.
CategoryArt & Design
Personalized LEGO Figurines
LEGO Geeks Make Their Own Custom Characters
The toy industry can benefit from offering customizable LEGO sets and accessories that encourage personalized play, as well as licensing popular franchises to create LEGO merchand…
CategoryArt & Design
You as a Doll
Cyndi Safstorm Creates Personalized Plastic Mini-Me Figurines
The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on this trend by creating customized toy lines that allow customers to create and design their own action figures and dolls.
CategoryArt & Design
A-List Wooden Dolls
Celebrities Made Into Figurines Thanks to Crafty Photoshopping
This industry could capitalize on the trend of digital fantasy dolls of celebrities with limited edition collectibles or crowdfunding campaigns.
CategoryLife-Stages
Bio Dolls
Luigi Colani Action Figures by Kojun Celebrate Design Superstardom
Companies in the design industry can create products inspired by nature, like Luigi Colani did in the 70s.
CategorySocial Good
First Lady Figurines
Jailbreak Toy's Michelle Obama Action Figure Supports the President
Companies specializing in manufacturing and producing toys can explore opportunities in creating political figure toys or diversifying their existing lines to include non-traditio…
CategoryLife-Stages
Criminal Celebrity Dolls
The Roman Polanski Doll Will Not be Serving Time Behind Bars
Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the creation of unconventional and thought-provoking toys that cater to a niche market interested in controversial subject matter.
CategoryLife-Stages
Egocentric Figurines
Karl Lagerfeld Art Toy is a Limited Edition Collector's Item
The collectibles industry can leverage the popularity of limited edition toys and collaborate with notable designers to create unique offerings.
CategoryPop Culture
Mafia Figurines
Michael Lau, MINDstyle & the Godfather Combine to Create Ultimate Tough Guy Gift
Designing collectible items that feature iconic pop culture figures and franchises can appeal to a dedicated fan base and generate revenue through limited edition releases.
CategoryArt & Design
Handmade Nerderific Figurines
FatCat Studio Sells Custom Painted Geek Collectibles
The artisanal collectibles industry can cater to consumers' preference for unique, handmade and personalized products.
