# Enlightened Cartoon Character Toys The Homer Buddha Figurine Casts the Lovable Dad as a Deity By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homer-buddha References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/univers-geek/homer-buddha-kidrobot-art-toy/) & [blog.kidrobot](http://blog.kidrobot.com/product-preview-the-simpsons-homer-buddha/) The Simpsons prove yearly that cartoons are not only for children, and similarly, this new [Homer Buddha figurine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates) by [Kidrobot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2) demonstrates the same can be said of toys. Featuring the [lovable breadwinner of the Simpsons family](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-family-mart) in Buddha’s garbs and sitting atop a gigantic donut, the Homer Buddha toy is sure to visually impress while simultaneously inducing a few chuckles. The juxtaposition between Homer’s imbecile antics and Buddha’s wisdom will also have fans of irony giggling with cerebral delight. The Homer Buddha will be available for purchase starting September 6th of this year. It will retail for approximately $50 and comes in a box not unlike the kind you’d see holding Chinese food deliveries. The look of the Homer Buddha was inspired by a recent episode entitled ‘Goo Gai Pan.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoons for Adults:** Exploring the popularity and market potential of cartoon-themed products that appeal to adult consumers. - **Humorous Collectibles:** Tapping into the demand for collectible items that combine humor and creativity. - **Cultural Mash-up:** Blending iconic cultural symbols, such as cartoons and religious figures, to create unique and unexpected products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create innovative toys that cater to adult collectors with a sense of humor. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Creating licensed merchandise that merges different cultural references for a distinct market segment. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** Developing novelty items that offer a humorous twist on traditional religious or cultural symbols. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Cartoony Donut Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Collectible Philosopher Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-krusty-burger.md) - [Cartoonish Parental Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons-watches.md) - [Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-classic-clog.md) - [Animated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-family-mart.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Iconic Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-tote-bag.md)