# Prodigious Prehistoric Decor The 60 Foot Diplodocus Skeleton is One Big Decoration By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-14 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diplodocus-skeleton References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/diplodocus-skeleton-christmas-gift.php) If you have a giant on your Christmas list wishing for a [prehistoric pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world), the 60-foot Diplodocus Skeleton is your best bet. This extremely [rare skeleton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk) is being auctioned in Billinghurst, West Sussex and desperately needs a home. Discovered by German palaeontologist Raimund Albersdoerfer, this substantial skeleton is made up of almost 100 bones and is a one-of-a-kind breed with only six others in the world ever being discovered. On the hunt for a new home, the Diplodocus skeleton is being auctioned off by auctioneer James Ryland and is expected to sell between $650,500 and $980,000. This 60-foot prehistoric pal may be too big for any given home centerpiece or bedside, but I think it’d make a really cool [backyard garden watch dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dinosaur-themed Home Decor:** This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to create and sell dinosaur-inspired home decor items, catering to the public's interest in prehistoric creatures. - **Luxury Auctions:** This trend highlights the potential for luxury auction houses to tap into the market for rare and unique items, offering high-end buyers the chance to own exclusive pieces. - **Unique Collectibles:** This trend suggests a demand for one-of-a-kind collectible items, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create and sell rare artifacts or limited-edition products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Businesses in the home decor industry can capitalize on the dinosaur-themed decor trend by designing and manufacturing dinosaur-inspired products for consumers to decorate their homes. - **Auction Houses:** Luxury auction houses can take advantage of the luxury auctions trend by sourcing and auctioning off rare and exclusive items to affluent buyers. - **Collectibles Market:** The demand for unique collectibles provides an opportunity for businesses in the collectibles market to offer rare artifacts or limited-edition products to collectors seeking one-of-a-kind items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [History Museum Garden Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-natural-history-museum.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md)