# Celebrity Action Figures A Look Back: The Cheesy Michael Jackson Doll By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-doll-children-can-now-do-the-undressing References: [ebaumsworld](http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/410271/) Recently, Trend Hunter featured a broad array of [celebrity action figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix). But the concept is actually a revitalization of action figures from days past. Check out this strange advert selling the [Michael Jackson action figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie). But I guess it may not have been that strange back then. It is so living in the 1980’s and from my recollection was not alone in being a [terrifying toy advert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky). *His feet got the beat, he is cool and he is neat, Hey Michael* I am particularly fond of the shameful added branding and album mentions - and of course the children chiming “I love you Michael Jackson” at the end. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Action Figures:** Opportunity for creating a line of action figures inspired by nostalgic characters from the past. - **Celebrity Merchandising:** Opportunity for developing unique and collectible merchandise featuring popular celebrities. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity for using sentimental value of retro products to capture consumer interest and loyalty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys and Games:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create retro-inspired action figures that resonate with collectors. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for celebrities to expand their brand and revenue streams through branded merchandise. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to leverage nostalgia as a marketing tactic to connect with target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Nostalgic Blind Toy Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello.md)