# Menacing Sci-Fi Cutlery The 'Aliens Chopsticks' Will Grab Your Sushi and Never Let Go By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliens-chopsticks References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/24/aliens-chopsticks/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ed49/) If you're a fan of the [Aliens movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes) and you love sushi, then you'll love these epic film-inspired 'Aliens Chopsticks.' These predator-style chopsticks are modeled after the three frightening Aliens creatures. There's the 'FACEHUGGER,' set that looks exactly like the menacing creature that goes right for you face and never lets go. There's also the 'BIG CHAP' set which resembles the actual Alien creature. As well, there's the 'CHESTBURSTER' set, resembling the creature that will burst right out of your body. Beside the fun film factor, these chopsticks are made to make gripping your sushi a little easier. These awesome chopsticks were designed by Think Geek. Grab a set of these and you'll be a pro sushi eater before you know it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Film-inspired Cutlery:** Opportunities for licensing deals with movie studios to create more sci-fi inspired cutlery. - **Novelty Dining Items:** Development of more playful utensils and tableware to provide alternative dining experiences. - **Functional Design:** Opportunities for combining aesthetics and function in designing kitchen and dining products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware and Tableware:** Development of novel utensils and tableware that cater to food enthusiasts and collectors. - **Entertainment and Merchandising:** Opportunities for creating merchandise and collectibles that tap into the popularity of sci-fi films. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Application of design and manufacturing innovations to create novel and functional kitchen and dining products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikr-fork.md) - [Saltiness-Enhancing Electric Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-chopsticks.md) - [Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-fork.md) - [Hand-Shaped Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork.md) - [Science Fiction-Inspired Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-minimalist-cthulhu-knife.md) - [Car-Inspired Sleek Sushi Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md)