# Mexican Painter Action Figures 'Today Is Art Day' Created a Unique Acton Figure After Frida Kahlo By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-action-figure References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/todayisartday/frida-kahlo-action-figure?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) & [todayisartday](https://www.todayisartday.com/) Action figures are commonly associated with action and sports, but Today Is Art Day recently launched a unique action figure that pays homage to art and culture. The Frida Kahlo Action Figure boasts a braids, a rose-scented flower crown, a monkey and a surrealist heart that can be attached or removed from the figure. Today Is Art Day recently launched the unique acton figure on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace), with endorsements and rights from the [Frida Kahlo Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheglam-x-frida-kahlo). As part of its Art History Heroes Collection, Today is Art Day also launched a Vincent Van Gogh Action Figure with a detachable ear. There are a number of action figure collectibles that have been created as [art collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hape-x-the-met), including Andy Warhol dolls, the Vitruvian Man figurines and iconic marble statues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Art Collectible Action Figures:** Creating action figures inspired by artists and cultural icons presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the collectibles market. - **Art History Heroes Collection:** Launching a collection of action figures based on famous artists provides a unique and educational way for art enthusiasts to engage with their favorite historical figures. - **Celebrity-endorsed Action Figures:** Partnering with estates or corporations to create action figures based on iconic figures like Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh opens up a new market for art-related merchandise. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles Market:** By introducing art-inspired action figures, the collectibles market can expand its offerings beyond traditional sports and entertainment figures. - **Art Education:** Action figures based on famous artists can be used as teaching tools in art history classrooms, sparking interest and conversation among students. - **Merchandising and Licensing:** Creating action figures endorsed by estates or corporations provides a new avenue for merchandise sales and brand collaborations in the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Mexican-Painter-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-kahlo-eau.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Art-Focused Retail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-2.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Heroic Female Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-borinquena.md) - [Mexican Artist-Honoring Cannabis Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alas-pa-volar.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Personalized Artful Vinyl Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-yourself-nowhere.md)