# Godly Sci-Fi Statues These Budda Figurines are Replaced with Heads of Popular Characters By M | Published 2015-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budda-figurine References: [thefowndry](http://www.thefowndry.com/products/geek-gods) & [thefowndry](http://www.thefowndry.com) The Geek Gods statues by The Fowndry cleverly transform characters from the [Star Wars saga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) into the quintessential sitting Budda figurine. The little status come in a variety of shapes and colors depending on the Star Wars persona the statue is meant to represent. The design is extremely creative as many fans of the sci-fi universe worship the Star Wars franchise. These geeky figurines are ideal for fans of the Star Wars films looking for a [decorative accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures) to adorn their home. The pieces are made from 3D-printed ABS filament in a variety of hues such as green, black or gold for characters such as Yoda, C3PO and Darth Vader. There are also Batman versions for fans of the [DC Comic book superhero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2). As described on The Fowndry site, these sci-fi Budda scluptures are the "Perfect idol for practicing Jediism or Vigilantism." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Collectible Statues:** Opportunity for innovative designs that merge popular sci-fi characters with traditional decorative statues. - **Geek Culture Home Accessories:** Demand for unique and creative home decor items that cater to fans of popular geek culture franchises. - **Character-inspired 3D Printing:** Emerging trend of creating customized collectibles and figurines using 3D printing technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Potential growth in the market for licensed merchandise that combines pop culture icons with traditional decorative items. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unique and niche home decor accessories that cater to specific fan bases. - **3D Printing:** Innovation in the 3D printing industry to cater to the demand for customizable collectibles and figurines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Sci-Fi Smart Speaker Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-dot-stand.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md)