# Fatified Cartoon Characters Artist ANPH's Playful Melon-Head Art Series By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-head References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/11/23/melon-heads-alert/) & [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2010/11/23/melon-heads-alert/) The Melon-Head art series by Anph is a fun set of images that gives an animated makeover to a bunch of very well-known characters. The twist of this art is that the famous cartoon characters now have a Melon-Head instead of their regular one. On display are Sesame Street’s Bert & Ernie, Yoda from Star Wars, Batman, Superman and Spiderman. All of them are great, but as a sports fanatic my personal favorites are the [Boston Celtics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba) and [Chicago Bulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series) [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls) logos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modified Cartoon Characters:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and playful versions of well-known animated characters by modifying their appearances. - **Customized Brand Logos:** Brands have a chance to engage with customers by commissioning artists to redesign their logos with a playful twist, like the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls NBA logos in the Melon-Head art series. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Art:** A market for art that sparks nostalgia by reimagining beloved cartoon characters from the past, appealing to a wide range of customers looking for a playful and familiar touch. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists have an opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of modified cartoon characters by creating unique and customizable art pieces. - **Entertainment and Media:** Media companies can explore collaborations with artists to create new merchandise featuring modified versions of popular cartoon characters, attracting fans and collectors. - **Sports and Licensing:** Sports teams and brands can work with artists to create playful adaptations of their logos, generating buzz and engaging with fans in a new and creative way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md)