# Fighter Avian Aircraft Tees 'Angry Planes' Depicts the Characters Ready to Strike By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-planes References: [streeterseidell](http://www.streeterseidell.com/post/8998020003/new-bustedtee-from-me-this-is-perhaps-my-favorite) & [bustedtees](http://www.bustedtees.com/angryplanes) The latest Angry Birds-themed item comes in the form of the 'Angry Planes' t-shirt, which is a clever take on the fiery avians. The 'Angry Planes' is a shirt designed by Will Schneider that depicts the birds as fighter jets. Each one has been given the vintage, gun-toting, missile-firing aircrafts aesthetic treatment -- they look like they were designed to wipe out enemies from above. This is actually a really clever interpretation since the whole idea of Angry Birds is that they attack airborne; therefore what better way to represent them than in the form of a fighter jet? All the characters are represented in some shape and form as a plane that's ready to pummel the pigs who probably have no idea what's in store. The 'Angry Planes' shirt makes a great gift for those who just can't get enough of the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-collaboration) game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animated Character Fashion:** There's an opportunity for fashion companies to create clothing lines with animated characters as the main design element, similar to the 'Angry Planes' t-shirt. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Brands can tap into the trend of using vintage aesthetics in modern design by incorporating nostalgic design elements, such as old-school fighter jets, like the 'Angry Planes' shirt. - **Crossover Merchandising:** There's potential for collaborations between different brands and franchises to create unique merchandise, like the 'Angry Planes' t-shirt that combines the Angry Birds game with aviation-inspired design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can capitalize on the trend of incorporating animated characters into their designs, specifically by creating clothing lines featuring popular characters. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can create merchandise collaborations with other brands and franchises to expand their market reach and offer unique products to their fans. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can experiment with incorporating nostalgic design elements into modern designs to create unique and eye-catching visuals, such as the vintage fighter jet aesthetic of the 'Angry Planes' t-shirt. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Game-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iswii-angry-birds.md) - [Remastered Classic Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovio-classics.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-dunk-tshirts.md) - [Flightwear Collaboration Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-remake-x-avirex.md) - [Cartoon Hedgehog Airplane Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airasia.md) - [Disruptive Fashion-Forward Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-birdie-and-four-peaks.md) - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md)