# Marine Doll Mash Ups 'Objects of Curiosity' Are The Scary Work Of Dan Levin By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-doll-mash-ups-scary-work-of-dan-levin References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/marine-mash-up-dolls/) & [danlevin](http://www.danlevin.com/index.html) These seriously [scary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) ‘Objects of Curiosity’ dolls were created by Dan Levin, and quite honestly, they freak me right out. I mean that, not just saying it for effect. There is something so very wrong, but so very right, about the combination of [doll parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good) and the remnants of marine animals. The Barbie Prawn is a particularly fine touch whereas the crab claw as a hand is just wrong on every level. A trend not to share with your children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Marine Doll Mash Ups:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating a line of unique and creepy dolls by combining doll parts with marine animal remnants. - **Objects of Curiosity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing and marketing a range of unusual and unsettling collectible items that blend doll parts with unexpected elements. - **Scary Doll Creations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing a line of terrifying dolls that elicit strong emotional responses from consumers through the fusion of doll parts and unconventional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporating unconventional materials and design elements into the production of dolls and collectible toys to create unique and memorable products. - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Expanding the boundaries of traditional art and sculpture by exploring the fusion of doll parts with unexpected materials, creating thought-provoking and unsettling works. - **Curiosities and Oddities:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Curating and selling a collection of bizarre and intriguing objects that combine doll parts with unusual elements, catering to the growing market of collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Paranormal Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-doll.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)