# Prehistoric Predator Suits This Realistic Dinosaur Suit is Designed to Look Like a Velociraptor By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-velociraptor References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/358474/Man-Builds-Incredibly-Realistic-Velociraptor-Suit/) & [stanwinstonschool](https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/diy-velociraptor) This remarkable prehistoric suit was designed by artist Fábio Silva to look like a velociraptor. While Silva had limited options for building materials he managed to create a vicious looking, functional raptor suit. Silva's dinosaur creation was inspired by the special effects from movies such as Jurassic Park and Aliens. Using movies like Jurassic Park as reference, Silva created this impressive [velociraptor suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world). This realistic creation was made with common materials such as aluminum and plastic. From up close it's easy to see how detailed this meat eating dinosaur replica truly is. Jurassic Park brought dinosaurs into the homes of families everywhere, and since the movie was just [re-released in 3D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-jurassic-world-rebirth), this fantastic functional raptor suit seems like a creative homage to this iconic film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Dinosaur Suits:** Opportunity for creating realistic dinosaur suits inspired by movies like Jurassic Park and Aliens. - **Functional Replica Creations:** Innovation potential in creating functional replica costumes using common materials. - **Movie-inspired Homage Products:** Opportunity for developing creative products as an homage to iconic films like Jurassic Park. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for creating realistic dinosaur suits for entertainment purposes. - **Special Effects:** Innovation potential in developing functional replica costumes for special effects in film and theater. - **Film Merchandise:** Opportunity for developing merchandise as an homage to popular films like Jurassic Park. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Retro Night Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Fossil-Inspired Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-i-amp.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md)