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Cute Compact Companions

Pocket Man Friends Allows You to Carry Friendship Everywhere

— October 12, 2011 — Life-Stages
These Pocket Man Friends from the Etsy store Nicholaclare7 will help you keep your friends closer than ever.

If you're feeling lonely, look no further than the inside of your pocket. The name may sound a touch naughty, but these tiny hand-painted clay faces are punctuated with a look of child-like innocence. These awkwardly named petite companions are wonderfully kitschy and equipped with imaginatively hilarious histories. Eric for example is a graphic designer who has a fondness for vintage armchairs and finds relaxation in combing his beard. Now, you can faithfully say you are well acquainted with a graphic designer.

Pocket Man Friends may sound like a creepy indulgence, but if you give into their undeniable magnetism you'll see they offer cuteness and luck on a more consistent basis than some flesh and blood friends. If male pocket friends aren't your bag, there is also a whole line of girlfriends as well.

You'll never be strapped for friends or affection again, but just how much affection a small clay sculpture can give a person is up to you.
Trend Themes
1. Pocket Man Friends - Opportunity for creating and selling customizable pocket-sized clay sculptures as companions.
2. Kitschy Companions - Growing market for cute and quirky collectible items that bring a sense of amusement and nostalgia.
3. Personalized Miniature Gifts - Increasing demand for unique and personalized gifts in the form of miniature sculptures.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Crafts - Artisans and crafters can explore creating and marketing small clay sculptures as pocket-sized companions or collectible items.
2. Gift and Novelty - Businesses can tap into the market of personalized and unique miniature sculptures as gifts for special occasions or novelty items.
3. Niche Collectibles - Entrepreneurs can consider creating a line of kitschy collectible items targeted at collectors and enthusiasts of unique and nostalgic products.
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