# Customized Sci-fi Cars Alien-Themed Hoods By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-alien-cars References: [damncoolpics.blogspot](http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2008/06/dragon-car-mod.html) Trend Hunter featured an article recently about an Alien-themed bar in Switzerland designed by the Oscar winning creator of the mean, highly aggressive Alien monsters H. R. Giger. Now, we are introducing these [cars which have been modified](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphaba-tx) to feature the [Alien creatures' likeness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases) in [3-dimensional, high relief designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) which are fully spread out on the hood of the vehicles. Apparently the science-fiction horror film series starring Sigourney Weaver is more iconic and culturally influential than I imagined. You'd have to be a pretty hardcore fan to go for something as gaudy and kitschy as this. Keep reading for the Alien-themed bar I mentioned above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Car Modifications:** There is a growing trend of modifying cars to feature sci-fi elements such as Alien-themed designs, presenting an opportunity for customization businesses. - **Pop Culture Influenced Vehicles:** Pop culture icons, like the Alien film series, are inspiring the design of cars, creating an opportunity for collaboration between entertainment and automotive industries. - **3D Hood Designs:** The use of 3-dimensional, high relief designs on car hoods is becoming popular, opening up possibilities for innovative customization and branding. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Customization:** The trend of modifying cars with sci-fi elements creates an opportunity for customization businesses to offer unique and personalized design options. - **Entertainment:** Collaboration between the entertainment and automotive industries can tap into the popularity of pop culture icons like the Alien film series to create themed vehicles. - **3D Printing:** The use of 3-dimensional designs on car hoods presents an opportunity for the 3D printing industry to provide innovative and customizable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-van.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunkinspired-sports-cars.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Alien-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock-pc-case.md) - [Dystopian Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfit-cyberpunk-tactile.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md)