# Artistic Blaster Renditions Nicholas Hyde's Geeky Weapon Posters Turn Lightsabers Into Awesome Art By Michael Hines | Published 2013-06-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-weapon-posters References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/10-posters-of-iconic-fictional-weapons/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/Harshness) Nicholas Hyde is a wizard when it comes to creating geeky weapon posters. The talented artist and proprietor of the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) store Harshness has created a series of movie posters inspired solely by [fictional weapons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntrx-cosplay-light-stick-toy). These weapons span the vast universe of geekdom and are sourced from [video games, comic books and movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing). Eagle-eyed geeks may be able to pick out most of the weapons featured in this series, but there are a few which may cause some trouble. For example, unless you watch Stargate or have seen Krull, you won't be able to make a clean sweep of all these weapons. Each print sells for a mere $19, which is coincidentally the same price as all of Hyde's other prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geeky Weapon Art:** Opportunity to create and sell artistic renditions of fictional weapons from various geeky universes. - **Niche Art Market:** Emerging market for affordable and unique prints inspired by video games, comic books, and movies. - **Crossover Merchandise:** Growing demand for merchandise that combines elements from different fictional universes, such as weapons from various geeky sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Prints and Posters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in offering a wide range of affordable and unique prints inspired by fictional weapons. - **Geek Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity to tap into the market for merchandise that caters to the preferences and interests of geeks and fans of video games, comic books, and movies. - **E-commerce and Online Retail:** Innovative online platforms can provide a space for artists like Nicholas Hyde to showcase and sell their geek-inspired art prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md)