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# Silly Celeb Sculptures
Caio Morel Creates Cute Figurines of Famous Celebrities

By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-25 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caio-morel1
References: [abduzeedo](http://abduzeedo.com/hilarious-toy-art-caio-morel) & [caiomorel](http://www.caiomorel.com/)

The work of Brazilian artist Caio Morel is cute and completely current. Caio Morel creates exclusive [celebrity sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll) that are endearing and accurate, freezing single moments in pop culture forever.

These [tiny trolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) range from Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat to Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. These peculiar figurines are perfect for any [pop culture fanatic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top) this holiday season. Check out more of Caio Morel's work in the featured gallery.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Celebrity Figurines:** Creating and selling 3D printed figurines of famous celebrities can be a profitable business idea for artists and designers.
- **Niche Collectibles:** Designing and producing unique collectibles can cater to a specific market and generate high demand among collectors.
- **Pop Culture Memorabilia:** Increasing interest in pop culture-related merchandise such as figurines, t-shirts, and posters can create a growth opportunity for e-commerce retailers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to leverage 3D printing and create unique celebrity figurines and other customized products.
- **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Highly specialized and limited-edition collectibles can be a lucrative market for retailers and manufacturers with a built-in customer base.
- **E-commerce:** Growing demand for pop culture collectibles presents an opportunity for online retailers to tap into a new market segment with niche products.

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