# 'Transformers' Jewelry Dans-Magic Optimus Prime Ring Leads Up to the Sequel By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dans-magic-makes-optimus-prime-ring References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5273510/will-you-be-prime) & [dans-magic.deviantart](http://dans-magic.deviantart.com/art/Optimus-prime-100053886) Deviant artist Dans-Magic is clearly looking forward to the upcoming movie 'Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen' and to celebrate, he has create the ultimate '[Transformers' jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1)--an Optimus Prime ring. The [Optimus Prime Ring is 14k gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr) and took the artist 50 hours to create. This Transformer even has [ruby eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon) for a little extra glimmer. **Implications** - Blockbuster films have become more than just entertainment on the big screen, they have sprouted a culture of innovation for new products to fulfill the needs of the consumer fan base. Movies can become a pop culture phenomenon, so it is important for designers to realize the potential that some movies possess so they can jump on that trend and capitalize on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Jewelry:** Designers can capitalize on blockbuster films by creating pop culture-inspired jewelry like the Optimus Prime ring. - **Fan-created Art:** Artists, like Dans-Magic, can create fan-made products that fill a need within the consumer fan base. - **Nostalgia Products:** The popularity of creating products inspired by nostalgic franchises, like Transformers, can create a new market for designers. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can create a new market by tapping into pop culture trends and creating inspired pieces like Dans-Magic's Optimus Prime ring. - **Movie Merchandise:** The film industry can capitalize on fan-made products like the Optimus Prime ring by supporting and licensing fan-created merchandise. - **Fan Art:** The fan art industry can expand beyond traditional mediums, like drawings and paintings, and move into product design to meet the demands of the fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-stranger-things.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manly-bands-x-jeep-rock-crawler-ring.md) - [Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Transforming Crossover Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-x-jurassic-park.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md)