# Cereal Box Transformers Transform Yourself with the DIY Optimus Prime Costume By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-optimus-prime-costume References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5665716/make-an-optimus-prime-costume-from-cereal-boxes) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Optimus-Prime-Transformers-Costume/) If you have a little time on your hands and are a huge ['Transformers' fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1), then the DIY Optimus Prime Costume is just what you've been waiting for. Instead of spending a lot of money on another costume or scouring the web for handmade ones, you'll have a cheap and true suit in no time. Made completely out of [cereal boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-jim-henson-company), the DIY Optimus Prime Costume only cost $20 to make. I suggest starting this project as soon as possible however, because Halloween is closer than you think. Check out the video for full instructions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend towards creating costumes and other items from recycled materials. - **DIY Costumes:** The trend towards making costumes at home rather than buying them in stores. - **Fan-made Content:** The trend towards fan-created content, such as costumes, artwork, and merchandise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunities for companies to produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that appeal to the DIY and upcycling crowds. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for studios to encourage and monetize fan-made content, such as costumes and artwork. - **E-commerce:** Opportunities for retailers to provide materials and tools for DIY enthusiasts who want to make their own costumes and other items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Transforming Crossover Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-x-jurassic-park.md)