Every kid and kid at heart should do a DIY popsicle stick project. It's not only good for the creativity, but it gives an excuse to truly let the inner child loose.
Your inner child will be super stoked to play with these Popsicle stick AT-STs as made famous in The Empire Strikes Back. That would be the second Star Wars movie for the uninitiated. The instructions were put together by instructables.com user popsicle_mini-models. Each model is about 3 inches tall upon completion.
While it's not something that is listed in the instructions, any true DIY Popsicle stick hobbyist worth their salt will paint the completed models. Either that, or go out in the winter snow and set them on fire in a glorious recreation of the battle of Hoth from the movie. Either way, there's a whole lot of Sci-Fi fun to be had with this project!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- DIY Popsicle Stick Models
- There is an opportunity to create a new model kit industry by marketing sci-fi themed Popsicle stick models for enthusiasts to build.
- Nostalgic Crafting
- Creating DIY projects that harken back to classic movies can be a new trend in the crafting hobby industry.
- Recreating Classic Scenes
- By creating models and scenes from classic movies like Star Wars, film memorabilia and collectable industries can expand to enthusiasts who enjoy creating their own favorite memories.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Craft Supplies
- By providing users with a specialized kit of materials to build these models, craft supply companies can tap into a nostalgia market and potentially reach a new customer base.
- Toy and Hobby
- Toy and hobby companies could tap into this trend by creating model kits that aim at older age groups who have nostalgia for Star Wars and enjoy DIY-type projects.
- Film Memorabilia and Collectibles
- Companies that specialize in film memorabilia and collectibles can capitalize on this trend by offering materials and instruction for DIY recreations of classic scenes from iconic movies.
