# Decorative Tattooed Dolls These Edgy Figurines by DolliPopVintage are Exceptional By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollipopvintage References: [frankie.au](http://www.frankie.com.au/blogs/bits-and-bobs/sugar-skull-dolls) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/DolliPopVintage?ref=seller_info) Skulls and dolls are an unlikely combination; however, [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spellboundbytee) maker DolliPopVintage beautifully mixes the two. The Monticello, Arkansas-based shop owner Erica uses her skills as a professional tattoo artist to make these incredibly upcycled dollies during her spare time. Intricate doodles and vivid colors rescue these secondhand lost dolls into little [Day of the Dead senoritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll). Each of the [vintage toys are impeccably upcycled, hand-painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-skullector-elvira) and re-dressed by Erica. It is easy to appreciate the patience and labor that goes into the extraordinarily edgy dollies. Anyone can provide these DolliPopVintage creations with a good home by heading over the Etsy page. These one-of-a-kind dolls are available to purchase for approximately $100 to $150 USD, making a great gift for those still young at heart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Dolls:** The trend of upcycling dolls is an opportunity for the toy industry to create environmentally friendly and unique toys. - **Tattoo Art in Design:** Integrating tattoo art into design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion and home decor industries. - **Mixing Contrasting Themes:** The trend of mixing contrasting themes, like skulls and dolls, creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the artistic and novelty industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can incorporate upcycling and personalized design into their product offerings to attract eco-conscious consumers and offer unique toys. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can integrate tattoo art into clothing collections to offer edgy and personalized fashion options for consumers. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can experiment with mixing contrasting themes, like skulls and dolls, to offer unique and unconventional decor pieces for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md)