# Gun-Toting Lawn Soldiers These Combat Garden Gnomes by Shawn Thorsson will Fend off Intruders By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-garden-gnomes References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/thorssoli?ref=pr_shop_more) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/thorssoli) These Combat Garden Gnomes created by Shawn Thorsson, an unemployed sailor with a crafty side, are flying off the digital shelves of his [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) shop faster than he can make them. The designer describes himself as a man who refuses to grow up, and, perhaps, it is just that quality that makes these gnome soldiers so much fun to look at. Costing about $60 or less, depending on the model, these fiercely cute [lawn ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles) will [protect your property from possible intruders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system). They also make a great gift for that bachelor in your life who has everything. Buy a couple and you can create fun war scenes in your front yard with the walkway to your door being the dividing line. The artist is also working on a new addition to the series, the bazooka gnome. So prepare to have a whole new experience in lawn decorating with these Combat Garden Gnomes from Shawn Thorsson. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Combat Garden Gnomes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the lawn ornament industry with new designs that incorporate security features. - **Crafty Entrepreneurs:** Trend towards niche, unique, and handmade items as well as innovative distribution methods through websites like Etsy. - **Garden Warfare:** Growing trend of turning gardens into playful battlegrounds suggesting room for new games or experiences that utilize outdoor spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** Innovative companies incorporating entertaining and decorative solutions for home security. - **Home and Garden:** Opportunity for retailers to sell more decorative and playful lawn ornaments that appeal to younger and more unique tastes. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can utilize the trend of garden warfare to incorporate new games and activities into outdoor events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythical Creature Garden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-welcome-solar-light.md) - [Miniature Building Block Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-tiny-plants.md) - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Miniature Terrarium Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-keycaps.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Heroic Bedtime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtime-defenderz.md) - [Novel Home Security Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-security-concept.md)