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# South of the Border Sculptures
MANN Creates Curious Lucha Libre Figures

By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-libre-sculptures
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/MANNphoto) & [mexicanwrestling.org](http://www.mexicanwrestling.org/)

If you do not already know, Lucha Libre is the real name for Mexican wrestling. You know the sport: masked men taking manhandling one another in search of glory, fame and awesome costume consolation prizes.

This photo gallery features the [figurine tribute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) the artist [MANN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptolemy-mann-x-rimowa-cabin-threshold) has created for the [Lucha Libre fighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cristo-fernndez). To check out more of MANN's work, as well as information about Lucha Libre, check out more on the links below.

**Implications** - Businesses can appeal to a target group of consumers and build a solid fan base by creating products that fulfill a specific desire from a small market. A company can build a strong reputation and dominate an industry by creating novelty and specialized items aimed at the wants of a smaller interest group.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Niche Collectibles:** Creating specialized and novelty items can appeal to small interest groups and build a loyal fan base.
- **Fan-driven Merchandise:** Developing products that cater to the desires of a specific target audience can help businesses establish a strong reputation and dominate an industry.
- **Cultural Tribute:** Paying homage to specific cultural traditions or sports can resonate with consumers and generate interest in related products.

### Where This Applies

- **Collectibles:** Creating unique and specialized figurines for niche markets can disrupt the collectibles industry.
- **Sports Merchandise:** Developing merchandise related to specific sports, such as Lucha Libre, can disrupt the sports merchandise market.
- **Art and Design:** Exploring creative ways to pay tribute to cultural traditions, like creating sculptures of Lucha Libre fighters, can disrupt the art and design industry.

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