# 20 Kg Gold Santa Statue Has Real Twinkle in His Eye By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-20 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-santa-claus-has-real-twinkle-in-his-eye References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/christmas-goes-gold-with-y200-million-pure-gold-santa-claus/) Nothing says Christmas more than a [gold Santa Claus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-chocolate-santa) in Japan. Ginza Tanaka created this Santa from 20 kilos of pure gold. It's about 18" tall and has a bag on his shoulder that is also solid gold. Of course there is a [diamond on Kris Kringle's belt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace). If you have to ask, the price is 200 million yen, get you accountant to do the conversion to dollars. **Implications** - If you, like many others, find yourself thinking "how on Earth could I afford that?" then this collection of dynamite pictures of the [20kg gold santa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-dj-santa) should satisfy your cravings for opulence. After all, nothing says Christmas like looking at things your're never going to be able to afford; that is what dreams are made of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gold Christmas Decoration:** Offering luxury and opulence in the Christmas celebration for the elite market. - **Precious Metal Art:** Using precious metal as a medium to create unique and high end art pieces. - **Luxury Collectibles:** The development of high-end collectible items for the luxury market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Jewelry:** Crafting unique and extravagant jewelry pieces incorporating precious metals and stones. - **Fine Art:** Creating unique art installations using precious metals such as gold. - **Luxury Collectibles:** Developing and marketing high-end and one-of-a-kind collectible items catering to the affluent market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Lavish Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-jewelry-advent-calendar.md) - [Gilded Thanksgiving Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-karat-gold-turkey.md) - [Beer-Branded Cash Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molson-coors-santa.md) - [Gin-Filled Christmas Baubles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-liqueur-baubles.md) - [AI-Powered Santa Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heysanta.md) - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Santa-Themed Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-santas.md) - [Festive Holiday Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-chocolate-gift.md)