# Retro Laser Cutting ‘Cut Out Paper' Wants to Hang 80s Cartoon Characters on Your Wall By Sam Drury | Published 2010-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-cartoon-characters References: [cutoutpaper](http://www.cutoutpaper.com) 80s cartoons were are better than anything on TV today in the minds of some and everyone had their own favorite cartoon character growing up. This [limited edition laser cut poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) from ‘Cut Out Paper’ will ensure those memories will never fade (provided you keep it out of direct sunlight of course!). Each element is hand-drawn, digitized, then laser cut from high quality paper to and exquisite level of detail. It makes for a [great conversation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54). How many of these [80s cartoon characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-care-bears) can you name? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Revival:** Opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia by bringing back popular elements from the past like 80s cartoon characters through laser cutting. - **Handcrafted Art:** Market for handmade, detailed artwork created through the process of hand-drawing, digitization, and laser cutting. - **Conversation Starters:** Demand for unique, eye-catching pieces that serve as interesting conversation starters in homes and offices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can tap into the trend of retro laser cutting to create distinctive, visually appealing pieces. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can offer retro laser cut posters as unique wall art options for customers to decorate their spaces. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Gift shops and souvenir stores can stock limited edition laser cut posters as nostalgic keepsakes for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Pixelated Streaming Series Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-puff-girls-collection.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Nostalgic Blind Toy Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello.md)