If you’re as geeky as I am, you’re probably grinning ear to ear while browsing this gallery of George Alexopoulos paper figurines. The talented artist not only draws stunning cartoon renditions of beloved video game characters, but he also turns them into desk buddies you can pose to enact awesome scenes. He’s already tackled the cast of Legend of Zelda, Mega Man and Final Fantasy VII, and I can’t wait to see what other awesome game franchises turn up next. And the best part of it all is that he sells the figurines at the low and reasonable price of $2 each!
In addition to being the maker of these rad cartoon crafts, George Alexopoulos is also head of StudioNJ. Alexopoulos regularly produces and publishes full comic books with his company. Excerpts can be viewed on his website.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Cartoon Character Figurines
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable 3D-printed figurines of popular cartoon characters for collectors.
- Video Game Fan Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform that allows artists to showcase and sell their video game-inspired artwork.
- Comic Book Publishing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize digital platforms to offer subscription-based access to a wide range of independent comic books.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Collectibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a blockchain-based system to verify the authenticity and provenance of collectible items.
- Art Marketplaces
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an AI-powered platform that connects artists with potential buyers based on their preferences and interests.
- Digital Publishing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an interactive storytelling platform that combines elements of comics, animation, and video games.
