# Fantasy Character Cosplays This Eddard Stark is the Perfect Costume for a Game of Thrones Fan By M | Published 2014-06-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddard-stark References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1b47/?cpg=wnrss) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/) While Eddard Stark was only featured in [Game of Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-pro-game-of-thrones) up until the end of season one, his kindness and family man status won the hearts of many fans. This Eddard Stark cosplay costume offers you the chance to dress up just like the infamous warden of the north. Before madness and political turmoil ensued upon Westeros, Stark was the Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon. Sadly, Stark assumed the best in people and quickly lost his head when Baratheon was murdered and his son Joffery took over the Iron Throne. This [fantasy cosplay costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes) pays tribute to Stark's time as the Hand of the King with a leather vest, stylish boots and golden pin on the chest. You can wear this costume for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections) or in memory of the infamous Stark character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantasy Character Cosplays:** Expanding fantasy character cosplays for fans to embody their favorite characters from movies, TV shows, and books. - **Game of Thrones Cosplays:** Increasing demand for Game of Thrones-inspired cosplays as fans recreate iconic characters from the beloved series. - **Nostalgic Cosplays:** Growing trend of cosplays that pay homage to classic characters and memorable moments from pop culture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosplay Industry:** Opportunity for the cosplay industry to expand its product offerings and cater to the growing demand for fantasy character costumes. - **Halloween Costume Market:** Disruptive opportunity for the Halloween costume market to capitalize on the popularity of fantasy character cosplays and create themed collections. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The pop culture merchandise industry can benefit from the rising trend of nostalgic cosplays by creating licensed products and collectibles based on popular characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [Fantasy-Series Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diff-eyewear.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Fantasy-Themed Beer Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikkeller.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Fantasy Keycap Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-house-keycaps.md) - [Fantasy Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-2.md)