# Presidential Anime Toys The Gundama Action Figure Gives the Leader of the Free World an Upgrade By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundama-action-figure References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/26/gundama-by-francesco-de-molfetta/) & [officinedellimmagine.it](http://www.officinedellimmagine.it/francescodemolfetta.html) Often the president's image can be altered one way or another to sell a product, but the Gundama action figure is the first time I have seen a commander and chief's head superimposed on a Japanese robot. I'm guessing it will be the last time I see it as well. Crafted by Italian artist Francesco de Molfetta, the doll is the latest in the line from the artist's 'New Ideas' collection which includes a series of [altered superheroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) including a very funny obese Batman which was featured on this site recently. How Molfetta ever came up with the Gundama action figure is beyond me, but nevertheless, I quite enjoy the hilarity aspect. Finally a worthy opponent for my [Vladimir Putin transformer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Presidential Anime Toys:** The trend of creating anime toys featuring the likeness of political leaders offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the collectibles industry by merging pop culture and politics. - **Superhero Alterations:** The trend of altering superhero characters, like the obese Batman, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to challenge traditional superhero stereotypes and create unique collectibles. - **Pop Culture Mashups:** The trend of combining elements from different cultural icons, such as the Gudama action figure featuring the head of a commander-in-chief on a Japanese robot, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy makers to tap into nostalgic and humorous consumer preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry has an opportunity to embrace the trend of presidential anime toys and capitalize on the popularity of merging political figures with anime aesthetics. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the trend of altering superhero characters to challenge conventions and create unique and thought-provoking collectibles. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can seize the trend of pop culture mashups to create innovative and humorous toys that resonate with nostalgia-seeking and culturally diverse consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure.md) - [Anime Robot Replica Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59foottall-gundam.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Cartoon-Focused Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zord-ascension-project.md) - [Cartoon Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-hawk-ranger.md)