# Toy Sci-Fi Helmets The Black Series Poe Dameron Helmet is a Piece of Star Wars Merchandise By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-poe-dameron References: [io9.gizmodo](http://io9.gizmodo.com/this-black-series-poe-dameron-helmet-is-too-small-for-a-1792405088) The new Black Series Poe Dameron helmet is the latest piece of merchandise to join the pack of [Star Wars toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker) already on the market. With the new run of Star Wars films having lit up screens and hearts around the world, the franchise has been capitalizing with [officially licensed gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2), and this authentic-looking kids' helmet is sure to capture imaginations even more. Like many of the recently released pieces of Star Wars paraphernalia, the Black Series Poe Dameron helmet is replete with extra technological quirks. It's embedded with a surround sound speaker that is programmed to play X-Wing and Tie Fighter sounds, and its earpiece can play transmissions from [BB-8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid), the new series' droid sidekick. The helmet is listed for kids aged 8 and up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars Merchandise:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and interactive Star Wars toys. - **Authentic-looking Kids' Helmets:** Innovative opportunities to create realistic and immersive helmets for children's play and imagination. - **Extra Technological Quirks:** Potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating advanced technology features into children's toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Potential for toy manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for Star Wars merchandise and create innovative and interactive toys. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies specializing in licensed merchandise to develop unique and technologically advanced products inspired by popular franchises like Star Wars. - **Children's Play and Imagination:** Innovative opportunities to enhance children's play experiences by creating realistic and interactive toys that spark their imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Comic-Inspired LEGO Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-lego-helmet.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifithemed-collectible-figure.md) - [Collaborative Sci-Fi Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a30-wireless-gaming-headset.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md)