# Pocket-Sized Presidents Patric Verone Figurines Let You Take Your Leader Anywhere By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-figurines References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/29/i-have-a-figurine.html) & [verrone](http://www.verrone.com/servlet/StoreFront) So you are a well known animator and write, what do you do in your spare time? You create Presidential Figurines. This is exactly what Patric M. Verrone, writer for 'Futurama,' does. Patric Verone takes the images of presidents, [Supreme Court](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-leather-jacket) justices, famous African-Americans and others, and creating [action figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates) out of them. His Presidential Figurines are sure to be the greatest gift Grandma will get this holiday season. **Implications** - The American public is fascinated by the [presidential elections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection) as the United States has been greatly affected by the decisions of their past leaders. As such, products related to the current president are quite popular among the American public. Corporations looking to capitalize on this presidential craze may consider utilizing images of the president in marketing campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Presidential Memorabilia:** Creating and selling action figures of presidents and other famous figures is a growing trend that taps into the American public's fascination with their past leaders. - **Personalized Collectibles:** Customizable figurines allow individuals to take their favorite leaders with them, offering a unique and personal form of memorabilia. - **Niche Gift Market:** The popularity of presidential figurines presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to target specific consumer segments looking for unique and meaningful gifts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating presidential imagery in marketing campaigns can attract consumers interested in political memorabilia. - **E-commerce:** Creating an online platform for customizable presidential figurines can cater to collectors and enthusiasts looking for unique memorabilia. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Retailers specializing in niche gifts may benefit from stocking presidential action figures, catering to consumers seeking unique and memorable presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Collectible Philosopher Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Show-Themed Desk Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md)