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Idol Dollification

Immortalizing popular figures by turning them into figurines

Implications - When it comes to celebrities and famous figures, we all want a piece, which explains the gigantic market for celebrity products, ranging from clothes to fragrances to even dirty bath water. Another way consumers can now indulge in their celebrity obsession is by purchasing dolls and toys in the likeness of these famous individuals, such as Kate Middleton, Karl Lagerfeld, Steve Jobs, President Obama and more. While these people may not be action heroes, per se, immortalizing them in such a way points to society's reliance on powerful figures who have the potential and ability to create change and influence our decisions.

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6 Examples, 54 Related: 700,767 Total Clicks

Date Range: Nov 11 - Aug 12

Trending: Mild

Consumer Insight Topics: Pop Culture Celeb Products Leaders Top Lists Celebs Luxury

Featured Examples

Couture Icon Ponies - The 'My Little Karl' Sculpture by Mari Kasurinen is Adorably Dashing

SCORE 4.4

Average 3,900 Clicks Pub: Jul 19, 12

Couture Icon Ponies

The 'My Little Karl' Sculpture by Mari Kasurinen is Adorably Dashing

Karl Lagerfeld is known for being an eclectic innovator in an array of fields; he’s even taken over the pony world with the ‘My Little Karl’ sculpture by Mari Kasurien. The... [More]

Miniature Designer Depictions - The 'Muscle Man Marc' Doll is South Park-Inspired

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Untested 1,099 Clicks Pub: Jun 19, 12

Miniature Designer Depictions

The 'Muscle Man Marc' Doll is South Park-Inspired

After being depicted on South Park, Marc Jacobs decided to take the cartoon version of himself a step forward and began selling the ‘Muscle Man Marc’ doll, a toy version of the iconic... [More]

HBO Girls Paper Dolls - The Kyle Hilton Cut-Outs Channels These Favorite Ladies

SCORE 3.5

Mild 5,600 Clicks Pub: Jul 5, 12

HBO Girls Paper Dolls

The Kyle Hilton Cut-Outs Channels These Favorite Ladies

Recreate your favorite Girls scene with these Kyle Hilton Cut-Outs. The American illustrator Kyle Hilton is known for creating paper dolls based on popular television and film characters from all... [More]

Presidential Superheros - America's Back by Ron English Features Obama as the Hulk

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Untested 3,893 Clicks Pub: Jan 30, 12

Presidential Superheros

America's Back by Ron English Features Obama as the Hulk

Watch out world because 'America's Back' in Ron English’s latest collection. America's Back features the man and the legend, Barack Obama, as the Hulk. To many, Barack is already considered as a superhero… [More]

Royal Sister Action Figures - The Kate and Pippa Wedding Dolls are Not True to Size

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Untested 1,402 Clicks Pub: Nov 10, 11

Royal Sister Action Figures

The Kate and Pippa Wedding Dolls are Not True to Size

There has been a number of items created in tribute to the Middleton sisters, from fashion editorials to toast portraits, and here is another: the Kate and Pippa wedding dolls by Herobuilders. Herobuilders,… [More]

Technological Innovator Toys - The Steve Jobs Action Figure is a Life-Like Replica

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Untested 776 Clicks Pub: Jan 4, 12

Technological Innovator Toys

The Steve Jobs Action Figure is a Life-Like Replica

Though it's not available yet, this Steve Jobs Action Figure is sure to be a hit with Mac enthusiasts everywhere who are still morning the loss of this revolutionary innovator. The toy is made in the likeness… [More]