# Dolls Made for Destruction Easy Bernie Maddoff Bashing With Toys and DIY Projects By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maddoff-bashing-dolls-made-for-destruction References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090216/ap_on_fe_st/toy_fair_madoff_doll_ylt=Ap_wGj3CHZw7_YcqsoCZpusDW7oF) & [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/02/15/2009-02-15_toymaker_wants_bernie_madoff_doll_to_cra.html) Here’s a smashing way to deal with that pent-up rage over the antics of Bernie Madoff. A vendor at this week’s New York Toy Show is offering a ‘Bash-Me-Bernie’ doll. For just under $100, you can destroy, or torture an [effigy of the super-villain scam artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-addams-collection) to your vengeful heart’s delight. Madoff, in case you don’t know, is the fellow responsible for a Ponzi scheme that ripped off investors for about $50 billion. You can see a little [video](http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Madoff__in_a_Devil_Suit_New_York.html) of the doll, enjoy an impromptu Bernie-Bashing-song in the video above, or wait until mid-summer when you'll be able to opt for the budget solution and use '[Printies](http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090213005651&newsLang=en)' to make your own Evil Bernie doll. Printies, "also make excellent voodoo dolls," according to the company’s president. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-financial Fraud Toys:** The creation of toys and DIY projects that allow individuals to physically destroy or torture effigies of known scam artists provides a unique way for people to express their anger and frustration towards financial fraud. - **Therapeutic Release Through Destruction:** The development of products like the 'Bash-Me-Bernie' doll can serve as a therapeutic tool for individuals to release pent-up rage or emotional stress related to financial fraud scandals. - **Customizable Voodoo Dolls:** The emergence of customizable voodoo dolls, such as the 'Printies' Evil Bernie doll, offers individuals a creative outlet for personal expression and symbolic representation of their feelings towards fraudsters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore opportunities for creating anti-fraud toys and DIY projects that cater to consumers seeking a unique way to engage with current events and express their emotions. - **Therapy and Wellness:** The therapy and wellness industry can integrate products like the 'Bash-Me-Bernie' doll as a novel approach to stress relief and emotional catharsis for individuals affected by financial fraud scandals. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the demand for customizable voodoo dolls, like the 'Printies' Evil Bernie doll, by offering DIY kits and materials for personalization and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Pro-Abortion Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Bouncy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-bouncers.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Show-Inspired Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/younghee-doll.md)