In a truly surprising mashup, artist Lou aka “jiinsy” has created a Disney Pacific Rim crossover, where iconic Disney characters pair up in order to pilot the awe-inspiring mechs known as Jaegers from the Summer blockbuster movie Pacific Rim.
Not content with simply creating beautiful drawings, Lou goes on to write a brief piece of fan fiction that explains the reasoning behind some of her pairings. As those who have seen Pacific Rim are well aware, a Jaeger must be piloted by two people, and for the most part Lou pairs up Disney characters with their romantic partners, in some cases however – like that of Lilo and her sister, or Merida and her mother – pairings are also chosen based on familial bloodlines.
Beautifully rendered, this Disney Pacific Rim mashup is sure to please fans of both series.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Disney Mashup Trend
- The trend of combining iconic Disney characters with other popular franchises presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of fan merchandise and marketing.
- Jaeger Trend
- The use of mechs or Jaegers in popular culture is a trend that presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of technology and robotics.
- Fan Fiction Trend
- The trend of fan fiction and alternate storytelling presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of entertainment and content creation.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment Industry
- Disney, as a major player in the entertainment industry, can explore opportunities to expand their reach and engage with their audience by partnering with other popular franchises such as Pacific Rim.
- Merchandising Industry
- The mashup trend creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the merchandising industry by offering unique and innovative products that cater to the interests of fans of both franchises.
- Robotics Industry
- The popularity of Pacific Rim and the Jaegers can present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the robotics industry by exploring the feasibility of creating real-life mechs or robots that can be used for practical applications.
