# Movie Character Mash-Ups The Darth Knight is a Ninja Who Knows How to Use the Force By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-knight References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/03/21/darth-knight-custom-action-figure-is-all-kinds-of-awesome/) & [mintconditioncustom](http://www.mintconditioncustom.com/darthknight/) The Darth Knight is a [custom action figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio) created by John Harmon of Mint Condition Customs that combines Batman with Darth Vader. Meshing these two characters together creates a man of great power who can move in the shadows while wielding a lightsaber. Harmon created this custom character by taking different pieces from a Batman action figure and a Darth Vader action figure. Taking the chest plate from the Dark Knight and adding on the head of Darth Vader, this badass toy is no run-of-the-mill action figure. Harmon even added Batman ears to the top of the Darth Vader helmet. The Darth Knight is a mash-up of a character who contains great evil and another who fights for good -- the question of which side the Darth Knight fights for still remains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character Mash-up:** Custom action figures that combine different characters are becoming increasingly popular as a way for fans to express unique interpretations of beloved characters. - **Fan Creativity:** The trend of character mash-ups showcases the potential for fan creativity to develop unique and profitable products. - **Fandom Branding:** Fandoms are increasingly looking for branded merchandise that offers unique and personalized versions of their favorite characters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry could explore the potential in offering customizable action figures that allow consumers to mix and match their favorite character traits. - **Entertainment Industry:** The trend of character mash-ups offers the entertainment industry the opportunity to create crossover franchises that cater to wider audiences. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketers and branding experts can capitalize on the trend of character mash-ups to create unique promotional products and brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tmnt.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md)