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# Classic Cartoon Art
He-Man ‘I Have the Power' Exhibit Muscles Into the Past

By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-24 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-man-i-have-the-power
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/i-have-the-power-he-man-tribute-exhibition-recap/) & [ningyoushi](http://www.ningyoushi.com/category_s/70.htm)

This He-Man retrospective took place at the Double Punch Gallery in San Fransisco. Titled, 'I Have the Power,' this show featured all types of [He-Man art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma).

With [classic cartoons like the Jetsons, Transformers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1) and GI Joe being remade into movies, He-Man fans are waiting to see he'll follow suit.

Based on this art show, I think there is still plenty of interest in the He-Man franchise.

**Implications** - Over the course of the last few years, animation has become the one of the most lucrative industries in the entertainment world. Corporations can capitalize on this movement by attaching their brands to animated properties or creating cartoons of their own which they can then leverage into [toys, cartoons, and costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Animated Franchise Revival:** Opportunity for businesses to revive classic animated franchises like He-Man by creating movies and merchandise.
- **Animation Brand Partnerships:** Brands can collaborate with animated properties to leverage the popularity and create cross-promotional opportunities.
- **Original Animation Creation:** Opportunity for companies to create and market their own animated properties, such as cartoons and merchandise.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to capitalize on the trend of animated franchise revivals by producing movies, TV shows, and merchandise.
- **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can take advantage of the revived interest in classic animated franchises by producing action figures and toys based on those characters.
- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can create themed collections and costumes based on popular animated properties, attracting fans and nostalgia-driven consumers.

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