# Freaky Mini-Fig Wars The Mark Hogancamp ‘Marwencol' Video Uses Figurines for Violence By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-hogancamp-marwencol References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/11/12/realistic-miniature-war-scenes/) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/realistic-miniature-war-scenes) The Mark Hogancamp ‘Marwencol’ series and accompanying video is a viral phenomenon of [mini-fig violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus). The video and series were created in connection with Mark Hogancamp’s personal experience with violence. After being brutally beaten in Kingston, New York, Hogancamp needed a way to rebuild his hand-eye coordination. This is where the Mark Hogancamp ‘Marwencol’ video comes in. Having created everything in the [model town](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica) and setting for the video by hand, Hogancamp is on the road to recovery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mini-fig Wars:** The trend of using miniature figurines to depict violence and storytelling is disrupting the traditional use of toys and inspiring creatives. - **Handmade Model Towns:** The trend of creating miniature towns and settings by hand is disrupting traditional toy sets and hobbyist industries and inspiring new avenues for craftsmanship. - **Therapeutic Art:** The trend of using art to aid in personal recovery and rehabilitation is disrupting conventional therapy methods and inspiring new possibilities for self-healing practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry has an opportunity to explore new markets and create innovative products in miniature fig sets and customizable war-game sets. - **Hobbyist Industry:** The hobbyist industry can expand their audience and outlets by tapping into the interest in miniaturization and customized model towns. - **Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry:** The therapy and rehabilitation industry has an opportunity to integrate art and creativity as a healing practice for patients, especially those with traumatic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Miniature Collectible Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md) - [Pop Art Factory Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-campbells-soup.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md)