# Whimsical Cartoon Armor The My Little Pony Chainmail Vest is Protective and Playful By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainmail-vest References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/12/06/My-Little-Pony-Chainmail-Vest) & [thegiantsnoll.deviantart](http://thegiantsnoll.deviantart.com/art/My-Little-Pony-Celestia-Themed-Chainmail-Vest-412038057) When fighting off viscous fairies and horrible henchmen you might need a chainmail vest that shows off your rough exterior but also hints at your soft heart. Designed by deviantART member TheGiantsnoll, this My Little Pony chainmail vest is protectively playful. This cartoonish vest took over 68 hours to complete and has a total usage of 16,500 16-gauge aluminum rings. Inspired by the playful Celeste pony from the [My Little Pony series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-friendship), Snoll crafted this vest to mimic her very image. The shoulders are in the colors of her mane and tail while the vest is a frost white matching her coat and her 'cutie' pony symbol adorns the front and back of this vest. This amazing piece of [animation influenced armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin) is creative and just the thing you need for any intense battles during playtime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon-inspired Armor:** Opportunities for merging popular culture with protective gear for novelty and entertainment purposes. - **Chainmail Artistry:** Incorporation of intricate and specialized metalworking into unique protective wear designs. - **Playful Protection:** Meeting a demand for protective wear that is whimsical and fun for casual or recreational use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Creating limited edition or specialty items inspired by popular cultural icons geared towards collectors and enthusiasts. - **Costume and Cosplay:** Producing themed clothing and accessories for fans to express their admiration through recreating fictional characters. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Innovating on protective wear for outdoor activities with customizable and stylish designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Whimsical Coffee Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-coffee.md) - [Seaside Pony Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visit-maretime-bay.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Seasonal Sweater Vehicle Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mek-magnet-ugly-sweater-armor.md) - [Heroic Bedtime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtime-defenderz.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md)