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Retro Space-Age

Star Trek's blockbuster phenomenon modernizes retro

Implications - Most Q2 movies pale in comparison to the mass hysteria created by the Star Trek movie... and this is causing Star Trek to impact pop culture. From theater to home decor to fashion, Retro Space Age is an interesting way to revive retro and refresh it in an interestingly modern and new way.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-futurism - The trend of revitalizing retro items with a futuristic twist continues to impact pop culture, creating opportunities to bring back classic designs in updated forms.
2. Geek Culture - The rise of geek culture has created an audience that is looking for unique and imaginative ways to express themselves, presenting new opportunities for brands to create products and experiences that cater to this demographic.
3. Humorous Remix - Humorous remixes of serious characters or products can help companies expand their target market and increase relatability with their audience, presenting opportunities to transform more serious products or services into something more lighthearted and approachable.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Pop culture trends continue to impact the entertainment industry, presenting opportunities for film studios, TV networks, and content creators to capitalize on nostalgic and futuristic themes.
2. Toy and Gaming - Geek culture has created a demand for imaginative and unique toys, collectibles, and gaming experiences that cater to this audience and their interests.
3. Fashion and Home Decor - Retro-futuristic designs have found their way into fashion and home decor, creating a space for brands to bring back classic designs with a contemporary twist that appeal to both nostalgia and modern tastes.
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Megatrends
12 Featured, 40 Examples:
1,269,384 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 09 — Jun 09
Trending:
Warm
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filled Trekker Modelmania
Trekker Modelmania
Sampling of Lego Star Trek Ships and Sci-Fi Transportation
What do Trekkers (just learned that is the preferred title of Star Trek fans) do between episodes of Star Trek or new movies? They play with Lego blocks. But they play with Lego blocks and make Star Trek… MORE
Geekchitecture
Geekchitecture
Tony Alleyne's Star Trek Home Is Entirely Voyager Themed
Tony Alleyne pimped his bachelor pad Star Trek style (and I’m talking floor to ceiling Voyager makeover) when his wife left him. We’ve actually featured geekchitecture before, back when we said it was… MORE
'Star Trek' Plushies
'Star Trek' Plushies
Tribble Toys Skyrocket Amid Sci-Fi Resurgence
Tribbles are strange creatures that procreated at a rapid pace and appeared in one of the original 'Star Trek' episodes. Hilariously enough, they have now been brought back by the power of the new 'Star… MORE
Trekkie Art Projects
Trekkie Art Projects
Creative Icons Asked to Personally Commemorate Star Trek
As if Trekkies didn’t have enough Star Trek paraphernalia to keep them busy, there is now a series of originally decorated Starship Enterprises too. As part of this project, individuals were given blank… MORE
Lunar Runway Fashion
Lunar Runway Fashion
Gianfranco Ferre Shows Futuristic 'Star Trek' Styles
For Fall 2009 Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi showed their second show for Gianfranco Ferré. This show had a futuristic feel. Pointed shoulders and heavily drawn low eyebrows were reminiscent of many… MORE
Galactic VOIP Phones
Galactic VOIP Phones
Star Trek Original Series Communicator is Geek-Chic
Star Trek is continuing to make a huge impression on today's technological toys. This Star Trek original series communicator is an exact replica of the original stage prop, but does a whole lot more than… MORE
Political Trekkies
Political Trekkies
Presidential Star Trek Makeovers: Beam Me Up, Obama
This Obama Star Trek makeover has the legs to give ‘Rick Rolling’ a run for its money. Much like that particular internet meme, it is also totally pointless. All you have to do is have a fiddle with Obama… MORE
Wallpaper for Trekkies
Wallpaper for Trekkies
Life-Size Star Trek Wall Murals Let Captain Kirk Hang Out
Wide screen TV in place? Ultra plush movie theater style recliners? LED mood lighting? What more could the lair of a swinging Trekker need? Life-size Star Trek murals, of course! Space beckons, and the… MORE
Extraterrestrial Plushies
Extraterrestrial Plushies
Stuffed Meerkat ‘Star Trek' Characters by NiftyKnits
Captain’s Log Star Date 104-39-65: Knitted ‘Star Trek’ characters in the form of meerkats are a Trekkie’s dream. Although most true ‘Star Trek’ fans already recognize how attractive the original cast… MORE
Cosplay Movie Reviews
Cosplay Movie Reviews
Klingons Review 'Star Trek' for LOVEFiLM.com
Boldly going where no man has gone before, two real life Klingons review the JJ Abrams 'Star Trek' film on European entertainment site LOVEFiLM.com. The two Klingons--General Karloth and General Sol’rac… MORE
Geeky Collectable Cutlery
Geeky Collectable Cutlery
Star Trek Starfleet Academy Spork Explores Strange New Worlds
We all know that combining utensils into one ultimate utensil is one of the most revolutionary ideas known to man. How about that, plus engraving Starfleet Academy slogans onto the back (exactly)? The… MORE
play_circle_filled Star Trek Remix Rap
Star Trek Remix Rap
Jean-Luc Picard Stars in His Very Own Space-Aged Music Video
The Star Trek hysteria that the world has been experiencing has not yet run out of fuel. There is now a (admittedly catchy) Star Trek remix rap growing in popularity among the YouTube crowd. The video… MORE

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