# Sci-Fi Samurais Clinton Felcker Takes Star Wars Characters and Makes Them Into Ancient Warriors By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-felcker References: [rampagedreality](http://rampagedreality.com/post/16593289752/samswclintfel) & [clintonfelker.blogspot](http://clintonfelker.blogspot.com/) The only way Star Wars characters could get any cooler is if Clinton Felcker transformed them into Japanese warriors. The iconic stormtrooper depicted in Felcker's work looks like an epic badass with [samurai shoulder pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru) and a tattered cloak. Darth Vader would have easily taken down Luke Skywalker if he had a beaming red samurai sword instead of a [lightsaber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego). Yoda has gone through the biggest transformation, as he is now a gigantic-headed floating alien of knowledge. Yoda also has a long Japanese cigar coming out of his mouth that only adds to his wisdom-filled vibe. Boba Fett has the armor of a legendary warrior that could easily take down an army of 15,000 men single-handed. The samurai Star Wars characters of Clinton Felcker would look perfect on top of a foggy mountain in the Himalayas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Japanese-inspired Star Wars Characters:** Transforming Star Wars characters into Japanese warriors presents a unique fusion of two popular cultural icons, offering opportunities for creative collaborations and merchandise. - **Samurai Revival in Pop Culture:** The portrayal of Star Wars characters as samurais taps into the growing interest in samurai culture, creating opportunities for cross-cultural storytelling and entertainment. - **Reimagination of Iconic Characters:** Clinton Felcker's artwork showcases the potential for reimagining well-known characters in unexpected ways, sparking innovation in character design and visual storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The transformation of Star Wars characters into samurais opens up new possibilities in art and design, inspiring new techniques and styles. - **Entertainment and Media:** The fusion of Japanese and Star Wars cultures provides opportunities for new storytelling formats, merchandise collaborations, and interactive experiences. - **Fashion and Merchandise:** The samurai-inspired Star Wars characters created by Clinton Felcker can serve as inspiration for unique fashion designs and merchandise items that cater to fans of both franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)