# Political Character Toys The Mountain Men Figures Represent Mao, Marx, Lenin and Thoreau By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-men-figures References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/23/action-figures-for-the-politically-inclined/) & [couvertureandthegarbstore](http://www.couvertureandthegarbstore.com/Product/?p=3962&i=4144) The [Mountain Men Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-hardwear-reissue-capsule) may look like typical toy characters, but they are actually much more than that. Taking on the personas of some of the most infamous political figures of the world, this set is definitely a [collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) for someone with a deep appreciation for world politics. Brought to you by [Mountain Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mountain-dude), the Mountain Men Figures represent Chinese revolutionary and Guerrilla warfare strategist Mao Zedong (commonly known as Chairman Mao), German philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx, Russian revolutionary and political philosopher Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and American author and poet Henry David Thoreau. Part of a limited-edition set, each Mountain Men Figures figurine is dressed in hiking outfits with rucksacks and hiking boots. They reach 9cm high and are made out of polyurethane. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Political Character Collectibles:** Designing collectible figures based on notorious political figures opens up a new avenue for collectors looking for unique and distinctive collectibles. - **Revolutionary Icons Collectibles:** Creating a series of figures based on revolutionary icons could spark the interest of collectors who are passionate about history and politics. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Designing limited-edition collectibles can generate interest and enthusiasm of passionate collectors and can boost the market value of the collectibles. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create a new market niche by designing political character toy collectibles for history and political enthusiasts. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising companies can build campaigns around limited-edition collectibles to create buzz and interest among collectors and boost sales. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can cater to the growing demand for limited-edition collectibles by offering exclusive and unique collectibles to customers through their online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Hero-Inspired Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Pixelated Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-legends-portal.md) - [Collectible Luxury Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsper-x-gucci.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Miniature Vinyl Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsmol.md) - [Book-Inspired Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-crawler-carl.md)