# Action Figures of Artists The Mike Leavitt 'Art Army' Combats Modern Monotony By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-leavitt-art-army References: [thisblogrules](http://www.thisblogrules.com/2010/05/action-figures-of-famous-modern-artists.html) & [intuitionkitchenproductions](http://intuitionkitchenproductions.com/actionfigures/) The Mike Leavitt 'Art Army' is a collection of [action figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures) that are modeled from the most influential modern artists. The American artist has immortalized these prominent artists with [mixed media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural) and [polymer clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust). Each artistic action figure in the Mike Leavitt 'Art Army' has its own unique mutation that sets it apart from the rest. From the trench coat-wearing, spray can-wielding Banksy to contemporary artist Ron English, who prefers to alter iconic brand labels, I really don’t know which one I want to get my hands on first! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Action Figures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating action figures that represent influential figures in different industries, such as business leaders and innovators, to inspire and engage professionals. - **Artistic Immortality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technology or techniques to digitally capture and recreate the essence of artists, allowing their work to live on beyond their lifetime. - **Unique Mutations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing customizable products that allow consumers to create personalized versions of their favorite characters or objects with unique mutations or adaptations. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing blockchain technology to ensure authenticity and provenance of collectibles, enhancing trust and value for collectors. - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of technology, such as 3D printing or virtual reality, in the creation and display of art and sculpture. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating action figures and collectibles as interactive assets in video games, providing a new level of engagement and customization for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.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) - [Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-vinyl-figures.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md)