# Pet Addict Sculptures The Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure from Fred Flare Celebrates an Unlikely Hero By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-cat-lady-action-figure References: [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/apartment/crazy-cat-lady-action-figure.html) & [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/apartment) The Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure from online retailer [Fred Flare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) celebrates an unlikely hero who takes comfort in the company of their countless feline companions. Dressed in an over‐sized coat, flannel pajama bottoms and slippers, this iconic character also sports a messy head of hair and holds an intense stare that matches her overall disheveled appearance. This cleverly conceived and [fun vinyl sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine) comes complete with six cuddly cat companions that add an obsessive element to the hilarious hero depiction. The Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure from Fred Flare is the perfect [novelty gift item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-parent-gift-box) for the cat lover in one's group of friends or the ironic hipster who desires to own a feline‐themed object to display within their home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crazy Cat Lady Merchandise:** Create a broader range of merchandise for cat enthusiasts, including hipster-themed items for display within the home, such as figurines and collector's items. - **Novelty Pet-themed Gifts:** Design and manufacture creative and humorous pet-themed gift items, such as figurines, for friend groups and internet communities of pet enthusiasts. - **Obsessive Pet Ownership:** Promote and cater to the growing trend of pet ownership as a comfort mechanism, emphasizing the relaxation and joy of caring for pets rather than the stigma of being an 'obsessive pet owner.' ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Accessories:** Design and release clothing, artwork, and other visual items that display love for pets and foster comradery among pet owners. - **Novelty Gifts:** Foster a sense of humor and lightheartedness in gift-giving by creating and selling pet-themed novelties to online and brick-and-mortar gift shops. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Tap into the growing gift market for nostalgic and playful figurines that celebrate obsessions and fandoms, such as The Crazy Cat Lady sculpture from Fred Flare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doja-cat-1.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Cat-Themed Vday Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-collection.md) - [DTC Cat Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-person.md) - [Building Block Fortune Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-maneki-neko.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Feline Adventure Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md) - [Pet Parent Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-parent-gift-box.md)