# Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-25 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-balcony-drop-action-figure References: [herobuilders](http://www.herobuilders.com) Loving it, loving it, loving it. The perfect [toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) for any Michael Jackson lover or hater. And it even comes with its own window and baby 'Blanket.' What more could you ever want? **Implications** - Celebrity blunders and triumphs are increasingly becoming iconic fixtures of pop culture, and products like this help consumers humorously commemorate these moments in time. Companies looking to appeal to the pop culture-savvy consumer need only look to the next scandal or tabloid event to find inspiration for mischievous products like this. As long as celebrities continue to be [cultural icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) that fascinate millions of people, these kinds of items will continue have people willing to buy them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Memorabilia:** Opportunity for companies to create quirky merchandise that humorously memorializes celebrity blunders or triumphs. - **Tabloid-inspired Products:** Chance for brands to capitalize on scandalous or controversial events in the lives of celebrities by creating mischievous or tongue-in-cheek items. - **Pop Culture-savvy Consumer:** Growing market of consumers who are interested in and willing to purchase products that reference and celebrate popular culture icons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Disruptive opportunity for businesses in the entertainment merchandise industry to diversify their product offerings with pop culture-inspired items. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** Potential for companies in the gift and novelty industry to create unique and humorous products that appeal to consumers who enjoy pop culture references. - **Collectibles Market:** Emerging market for collectible items specifically related to pop culture moments, providing opportunities for businesses to tap into this niche and create limited edition merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Playwright Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Meme-Themed Cartoon Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spider-man-no-way-home.md) - [Collectible Streetwear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-milo-2.md) - [Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doja-cat-1.md) - [Collectible Rapper Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice.md)