# Artisanal Anime Masks The Cubone Pokemon Mask is Perfect for Nostalgic Adult Fanboys By Michael Hines | Published 2015-03-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubone-pokemon-mask References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/03/08/pokemon-cubone-mask/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/112084314/dragon-skull-mask?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=78888) When it comes to cosplaying, it doesn't get much more detailed than the Cubone Pokemon mask. This mask is designed to look just like Cubone's and is made by the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-1) shop Faust and Company. Unlike the real deal, this mask is made of rubber, not bone. Pokemon is still a strong force, but its heyday was quite a few years back. Still, all that means is that its most hardcore fans are now nostalgic twenty-somethings who likely have some extra cash to burn. Why buy [Pokemon cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-center) when you can buy an awesome Cubone Pokemon mask that you can wear to conventions or costume parties? That being said, $150 (the price of the mask) buys a lot of holographic cards, so choose wisely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisanal Cosplay Masks:** There is a growing demand for high-quality, handmade cosplay masks for nostalgic adult fans, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for creative artisans and entrepreneurs. - **Nostalgia-driven Product Design:** Product designers are exploring opportunities to tap into the nostalgia of adult audiences, presenting a growing market for nostalgic-inspired products and marketing initiatives. - **Gamified Nostalgia:** In the age of digital and gamified experiences, the nostalgic market presents growth opportunities for companies to gamify nostalgic experiences and offer new products to a dedicated audience. ### Where This Applies - **Cosplay & Costume Design:** Cosplay and costume design industries are rapidly growing as the demand for high-quality cosplay costumes and accessories continues to rise. - **Handmade Artisan Products:** Hand-made artisanal product designs are becoming increasingly popular as customers seek unique products with a personal touch and an ethical production process. - **Collectibles & Memorabilia:** The nostalgia-driven market presents a growth opportunity for collectibles and memorabilia companies to offer unique, limited-run products that tap into the emotional attachment of adult audiences for their childhood heroes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold Weather Anime Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-fluff-blanket.md) - [Cosplay Anime Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-gaming-headset.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Crystalized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-crystalized-sculpture.md) - [Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-pokmon-mosaic-collection.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Monstrous Anime Footwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-pokmon.md) - [Cutesy Anime Travel Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-travel-gear.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Character Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-pokemon-x-fragment-pikachu.md)