# Stained Glass Gaming Heroes This One of a Kind Samus Creation from Metroid is Out of This World By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-heroes References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/25/Stained-Glass-Metroid) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/121813117/metroid-samus-aran-varia-suit-stained) When it comes to a video game fan's gaming heroes, it can turn into something approaching worship. It's with that level of gaming worship that Evan Daniels created this one of a kind stained glass creation that would be a centerpiece of any gaming church. If anyone knows of said gaming churches, be sure to let me know so I can pray to the gaming gods for a [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-x3000i-hdr-4k-60hz-gaming-projector). This isn't Daniels' first experience immortalizing geek culture in stained glass. Daniels has also created an Iron Man in the same way. The impressive 12 sq. foot creation utilized no less than 299 separate pieces of colored glass to complete. There's only one for sale through Daniels' [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop, MartianGlassWorks. It's an worship-ready idol worthy of one of the truly timeless gaming heroes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stained-glass Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to create more stained-glass art pieces based on pop culture themes and characters. - **Geek/nerd Culture Home Decor:** There is a demand for unique and one-of-a-kind geek/nerd culture home decor items like stained glass creations. - **3D Gaming Art:** There is a possibility for gamers to create custom-made 3D gaming art pieces that could be admired and displayed by other gamers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artistic Glassmaking:** There is potential for artistic glassmaking companies to offer unique pop culture-themed pieces or customized pieces for customers. - **Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for home decor companies to tap into the geek/nerd culture market with unique and one-of-a-kind items. - **Gaming Art:** There is a market for customized gaming art pieces, leading to opportunities for gaming art companies or individual artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Foot-Tall Video Game Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witch-queen.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Console-Collectible Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-x-berbrick.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [AI-Supporting Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronics-hub-art.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md)