This Millennyan Falcon t-shirt design illustrates what's been on many people's minds for the longest time, but just never bothered saying: Nyan Cat and the Millennium Falcon are one in the same. Okay, so maybe that's not what the shirt is saying, but both things are pop culture staples that hurl through space at breakneck speeds while leaving a dazzling trail of awesomeness behind them. Coincidence?
The Millennyan Falcon t-shirt is designed by buzatron, a RedBubble user, and his combination geek-reference tee is sure to be a hit with anyone with a laptop and access to YouTube.
Implications - Consumers appreciate pop culture crossover products because they while simultaneously reinvigorating consumer interest in the two references involved. Corporations looking to generate media buzz may similarly consider high profile collaborations with companies in and outside of their industry.
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The Millennyan Falcon T-Shirt Combines Nyan Cat with Star Wars
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Crossover Products - Consumers appreciate pop culture crossover products because they while simultaneously reinvigorating consumer interest in the two references involved.
2. Geek-reference Tees - Tees that combine popular culture items or references into a unique product offer opportunities for disruptive innovation within the fashion industry.
3. Collaborations Among Corporations - High profile collaborations among corporations, even outside of their industry, can generate media buzz and create disruptive innovation opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Crossover products that combine references or items from different interests can create innovative opportunities in the fashion industry.
2. Entertainment Industry - The use of popular culture and geek references in entertainment products, such as this T-shirt design, can offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry.
3. Marketing Industry - Marketers can collaborate and create crossover products that generate media buzz and disrupt traditional marketing methods across industries.