# Undead Origami The ThinkGeek Build-a-Zombie Calendar is Spooky Papercraft Perfection By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-zombie-calendar References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/build-a-zombie-papercraft-calendar/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/scifi/dd54/?cpg=wnrss) The Build-a-Zombie calendar is perfect for arts and crafts-lovers, DIY enthusiasts, and the morbid die-hard fans of the undead. The calendar provides a safe way to launch a zombie invasion, as each month comes with its own [DIY papercraft zombie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house). The calendar is another wacky yet innovative invention by ThinkGeek. By the end of the year, the Build-a-Zombie calendar will have helped you create your own [army of the undead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) to do your evil bidding (or whatever else you need done). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Papercraft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows users to easily create and customize their own papercraft designs. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription box service that delivers unique and engaging arts and crafts projects to customers each month. - **Undead Fan Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online community or platform that connects fans of the undead and provides opportunities for collaboration and creativity. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a specialized e-commerce platform specifically for arts, crafts, and DIY products. - **Subscription Box:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription box service focused on delivering unique and niche-themed DIY projects to subscribers. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social media platform targeting niche communities, such as undead fan culture, to connect and engage with like-minded individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Playful Minifigurine Daily Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifigureaday-daily-calendar.md) - [Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-nights-of-halloween-advent-calendar.md) - [Flatpack Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinterfint-advent-calendar.md) - [Brainteaser Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-genius-advent-calendar.md) - [Cubic Sci-Fi Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Spooky Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybook-advent-calendar.md)