# Paper-Made TV Cartoons Cartoon Creators Have Recreated He-Man in Paper By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-03-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-creators References: [planet-pulp](http://www.planet-pulp.com/2013/03/gwildor-paper-toy.html) & [dougy74.wordpress](http://dougy74.wordpress.com/shop/) Back in the day, cartoon creators usually had follow to a particular set of plots when it came to creating stories, but these days writers like to inject a touch of realism in cartoons that almost makes the shows inappropriate for kids to watch. An artist at Planet-Pulp has brought people back to a time when all you needed was a stereotypical looking bad guy and a sword-wielding man in tights in paper figures. The characters of the 1980s cult-classic ‘Masters of the Universe’ or ‘He-Man’ are re-created as paper figures to commemorate the beloved cartoon. Each of the paper figurines come with their designated paraphernalia in the series. He-Man has his sword and Teela cobra staff. The only thing that’s missing now is a paper She-Ra to show He-Man who’s the real master of the universe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realism in Cartoons:** Exploring the injection of realism in cartoons, providing an opportunity for more engaging and relatable storytelling. - **Paper Models:** Utilizing paper models for nostalgic purposes, creating unique and customizable collectibles. - **Reimagining Cult Classics:** Breathing new life into beloved cult classic cartoons, attracting both new and old fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Animation:** The animation industry can embrace realism in storytelling techniques to create more compelling and thought-provoking cartoons. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the growing demand for unique and customizable paper models, targeting nostalgic consumers. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from reimagining cult classics, leveraging nostalgia to attract a wider audience and generate renewed interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Cartoon-Focused Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zord-ascension-project.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Cartoon Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-hawk-ranger.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md)