# Movie Monster Hoodies This Godzilla Zip-Up is a Fearsome and Funny Hoodie By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-hoodie References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2014/05/23/godzilla-costume-hoodie/) & [bigbadtoystore](http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?mode=retail&product=RCC10561) It's not easy to turn yourself into Godzilla without an elaborate costume, but this [funny hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie) is an instant way to turn yourself into a beastly creature if you're feeling lazy. Godzilla really isn't so terrifying when you start to take away some of the things that make him so fearsome, including his size and monstrous extremities. However, the hoodie does include some [spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection) and there's a mention of it requiring batteries, so this may mean that you'll still be able to let out mighty roars just like the strange beast. Considering that Godzilla has come back into popularity with the remake of the film this year, this is not a bad last-minute Halloween option. The adult-sized [Godzilla costume hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-can-designs) comes priced at about $43. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Movie Monster Merchandise:** The creation and sale of merchandise, such as the Godzilla hoodie, based on popular and nostalgic movie monsters is a lucrative trend for retailers to capitalize on. - **Casual Cosplay Clothing:** Casual wear that doubles as a cosplay costume, like the Godzilla hoodie, is a growing trend with consumers wanting to make a fashion statement with their favorite characters. - **Humorous Pop Culture Apparel:** Funny and quirky merchandise like the Godzilla hoodie appeals to fans who want to show their love for a franchise or character while also injecting humor into their wardrobe. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion/apparel:** Apparel companies can create and sell casual cosplay clothing like the Godzilla hoodie to cater to a growing market of fashion-conscious fans. - **Entertainment/retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for movie monster merchandise like the Godzilla hoodie by stocking up their shelves with items inspired by popular franchises. - **Pop Culture Collectibles:** Funko Pop and other collectible companies can produce official merchandise like the Godzilla hoodie to appeal to fans who want to own and display items related to their favorite franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Embroidered Sukajan Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-toyo-x-beams.md) - [Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-and-hello-kitty.md) - [Film Anniversary Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-popcorn-bucket.md) - [Beastly QSR Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-burgers.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Wearable Blanket Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-blanket-hoodies.md) - [Cinematic Monster Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-godzilla-x-promaster-diving-watch.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md)