# Iconic Steam-Powered Robots Mark’s AT-AT Toy is a Marine-Themed and Steam-Powered Machine By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atat-toy References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/04/23/Steampunk-AT-AT-Spews-Real-Steam/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/93391952@N04/) This [steampunk AT-AT toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama) is the ultimate piece of Star Wars machinery. It is exactly how it would look had Star Wars been a steampunk genre. Possibly the best part of this craft is the fact that it can power [real steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer)—an underused feature of any steampunk device. The AT-AT is intricately detailed and carries an uncanny similarity to the real thing. It has even been covered in seaweed to portray the back-story of one that patrolled along the coastline. If you look closely, the marine theme is continued with a narwhal horn on the front. The AT-AT toy was a gift from an ingenious crafter named Mark for his lucky fiancée Caroline. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate wedding gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunk Toys:** Creating more steampunk-inspired toys with functional steam-powered features. - **Nostalgic Reimaginings:** Exploring new ways to reimagine iconic characters and objects from popular culture. - **Personalized Gifts:** Customizing gifts to reflect the recipient's interests and passions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Incorporating steampunk aesthetics and functional steam-powered features into toy designs. - **Crafting and DIY:** Exploring creative and intricate crafting techniques to create unique and personalized gifts. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Developing innovative and nostalgic products that tap into popular culture fandoms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Intricate Sci-Fi Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md)