# Pop Culture Nesting Dolls Check Out These Adorable Matryoshka Dolls by Irene Hwang By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irene-hwang References: [underconsideration](http://www.underconsideration.com/quipsologies/archives/august_2012/arminvit_21.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/bobobabushka?ref=pr_shop_more) Queensland-based artist Irene Hwang channels iconic pop cultural casts in the form of adorable Russian nesting dolls. The one-of-a-kind characters are all hand painted and filled with attitude. Hwang covers an array of [pop cultural iconography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) with these dolls from movies to television shows to artists and musical groups. Some examples of the [nesting doll families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll) are: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Big Bang Theory, Reno 911!, The Avengers, Clockwork Orange and the band Kiss. The sets include the [most important characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-polly-pocket); for example, the set from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou features the crew on Steve Zissou’s research vessel Belafonte including: Steve, Pelé dos Santos, Klaus Daimler, Vladimir Wolodarsky and Vikram Ray. Irene Hwang’s dolls are all made to order and cost between $90 to $200 US depending the size of the set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Nesting Dolls:** Creating nesting dolls inspired by pop culture icons opens up opportunities for unique collectible merchandise. - **Hand Painted Collectibles:** The trend of hand painting collectible dolls allows for personalized and unique artwork, appealing to collectors looking for one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Iconic Character Merchandise:** Creating nesting dolls based on popular characters from movies, TV shows, and music bands presents an opportunity for niche merchandise and fan-based collectibles. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Crafts:** The art and crafts industry can explore the creation of custom hand-painted nesting dolls, offering unique collectible products. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The pop culture merchandise industry can expand its offerings by incorporating nesting dolls inspired by iconic characters, attracting fans and collectors. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles and memorabilia industry can tap into the market for nesting dolls that depict beloved pop culture icons, giving fans a new way to showcase their favorite characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md) - [Show-Themed Desk Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md)