# Toy-Covered Cars The General Carbuncle Uses 4,342 Toys to Look Like the General Lee By Rachel | Published 2009-08-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-carbuncle References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/kawaii/4342-toy-cars-1-big-one-the-general-carbuncle/) There are certain ways to [customize your car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-ram) - paint, rims, window tinting, etc., but [covering your ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) in toy cars is certainly a new kind of customization. The General Carbuncle is a car covered in 4,342 toy cars and is patterned to resemble the General Lee, with the flag on top and number 1 on the side. The design is definitely an interesting use of toy cars, though I would fear they would all fly off on the highway! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Toy-covered Customizations:** The trend of using unconventional materials to customize a variety of objects, including cars, presents opportunities for brands to create unique, eye-catching products - **Sustainability in Design:** With concerns around the environmental impact of traditional car customization materials, the trend towards using recycled products can create innovation opportunities for eco-friendly companies. - **DIY Customization:** The desire for personalization and self-expression presents opportunities for companies to develop creative and accessible DIY customization kits and products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The toy-covered car trend can open innovation opportunities for car manufacturers and aftermarket customization businesses looking to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The use of toys in unconventional ways can present opportunities for toy manufacturers to collaborate with artists and designers to create unique and creative products that appeal to adults as well as children. - **Recycling:** The focus on using recycled materials in customizations presents opportunities for recycling companies and sustainable product manufacturers to collaborate with various industries to create innovative and green products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschfs-hot-wheels.md) - [Color-Showcasing Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Branded Music Group Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-x-the-wiggles.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Iconic Doll Movie Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1957-chevy-corvette.md)