Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,592 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,086 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,086 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,592 cutting edge ideas.

Criminal Celebrity Dolls

The Roman Polanski Doll Will Not be Serving Time Behind Bars

— September 28, 2009 — Life-Stages
Controversial director Roman Polanski is in the news again after finally being captured at a Zurich airport for charges laid against him three decades ago. Maybe he wants a stand-in, like the Roman Polanski doll to take his place.

Created to mirror his image in the movie ‘Chinatown’, the Roman Polanski doll stands at just over 11” and it is one fiercesome toy with knife and all. Wearing a tan suit and white button down shirt, this bad boy will not be the one serving jail time.
Trend Themes
1. Controversial Celebrity Dolls - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a line of dolls based on controversial celebrities, tapping into the fascination and curiosity of the public.
2. Legal Action Figures - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a collection of action figures inspired by famous individuals involved in legal controversies, providing an alternative form of expression and commentary.
3. Socially Provocative Toys - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and produce toys that spark discussions and challenge societal norms, encouraging children and adults to think critically about controversial figures and issues.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the creation of unconventional and thought-provoking toys that cater to a niche market interested in controversial subject matter.
2. Entertainment Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate controversial celebrities and their stories into entertainment products, such as movies, TV shows, or video games, to captivate audiences with unconventional narratives.
3. Collectibles Market - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Launch limited edition collectible items featuring controversial celebrities to attract collectors and enthusiasts looking for unique and impactful pieces.
1.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness