# Saints for All Occassions 2008 Patron Saint Action Figurines By Cowbag | Published 2008-04-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-saint-of-butchers-arms-dealers-and-prison-guards-saints-for-2008 References: [mcphee](http://www.mcphee.com/items/11651.html) We all need additional help from time to time and thanks to Archie McPhee there is now a **[Patron Saint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-tequila-1)** (and matching [action figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures)) for almost every occasion. For example Saint Anthony, the Patron Saint of Bacon, comes with a Prayer to Assist with the Enjoyment of Quality Bacon. GENIUS! Other examples are St Gertrude for Waiters and Waitresses and St Joseph for Real Estate and saints for lost objects, business people, [dogs, cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bocces-bakery-1) and television to name but a few. St Jeremy: the patron saint of Trend Hunters?? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Action Figurines:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating action figures for niche interests and occasions. - **Patron Saints:** Potential for disruptive innovation in expanding the concept of patron saints to cover a wide range of interests and professions. - **Personalized Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in customizing products like action figures to cater to individual interests and needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy industry by creating unique and niche action figures. - **Religious Goods:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the religious goods industry by expanding the range of patron saints products. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry by offering personalized products like custom action figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Building Block Fortune Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-maneki-neko.md) - [Pope-Honoring Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portillos-the-leo.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Holiday Dog Mascot Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamlet-on-the-hutch.md) - [Collectible Philosopher Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato.md) - [St. Patrick's Burger Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-paddys-day-patty.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md)