# Human Dollification Immortalization through figurines based on everyday people. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Oct 8, 2009, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/extreme-dollification-the-transformation-of-real-people-into-mannequins-and ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 12 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 12 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 30 to Oct 14, 2009 - Published: Oct 8, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Human Dollification trend ### Personalized Collectible Figurines Individuals seek to immortalize themselves through customized collectible figurines and memorabilia. ### Celebrity and Pop Culture Figurines Pop culture-inspired figurines are in high demand, especially those that feature famous stars, fictional characters or iconic scenes. ### Authentic and One-of-a-kind Products Consumers are seeking products that offer unique qualities and display authenticity, instead of mass-produced goods. ## What the Human Dollification trend means for industry ### For 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 for Human Dollification Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 82%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 82% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Human Dollification trend 12 featured examples from Mar 30 to Oct 14, 2009. - [Macabre Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-customizes-custom-creepy-dolls): An Ex-Mortician Customizes Custom Creepy Dolls (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to create a market for creepy and customized figurines. - [You as An Action Figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jibun-damashii-action-figure-japanese-toy-Bandai): Japanese Toy Company Puts Your Face on Superhero Body (Category: Business) Implication: 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. - [Celebrity Barbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-anne-fantasy-dolls): Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Toy manufacturers have the potential to capitalize on the demand for personalized and celebrity-inspired dolls. - [Personalized LEGO Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-lego-mini-figures-lego-geeks-make-their-own-characters): LEGO Geeks Make Their Own Custom Characters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [You as a Doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyndi-safstorm-dolls): Cyndi Safstorm Creates Personalized Plastic Mini-Me Figurines (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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. - [A-List Wooden Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrities-wooden-dolls): Celebrities Made Into Figurines Thanks to Crafty Photoshopping (Category: Art & Design) Implication: This industry could capitalize on the trend of digital fantasy dolls of celebrities with limited edition collectibles or crowdfunding campaigns. - [Bio Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luigi-colani-action-figure-kojun): Luigi Colani Action Figures by Kojun Celebrate Design Superstardom (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Companies in the design industry can create products inspired by nature, like Luigi Colani did in the 70s. - [First Lady Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-obama-action-figure): Jailbreak Toy's Michelle Obama Action Figure Supports the President (Category: Social Good) Implication: Companies specializing in manufacturing and producing toys can explore opportunities in creating political figure toys or diversifying their existing lines to include non-traditio… - [Criminal Celebrity Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-polanski-doll): The Roman Polanski Doll Will Not be Serving Time Behind Bars (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the creation of unconventional and thought-provoking toys that cater to a niche market interested in controversial subject matter. - [Egocentric Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-lagerfeld-art-toy): Karl Lagerfeld Art Toy is a Limited Edition Collector's Item (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The collectibles industry can leverage the popularity of limited edition toys and collaborate with notable designers to create unique offerings. - [Mafia Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafia-figurines-micheal-lau-mindstyle-the-godfather): Michael Lau, MINDstyle & the Godfather Combine to Create Ultimate Tough Guy Gift (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: 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. - [Handmade Nerderific Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatcat-studios): FatCat Studio Sells Custom Painted Geek Collectibles (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The artisanal collectibles industry can cater to consumers' preference for unique, handmade and personalized products. ## Recent trend clusters - 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