# Middle Earth Puppet Portraits When Hobbit Art Combines with Fraggle Rock, Adventure Ensues By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobbit-art References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/illustrations-featuring-dwarves-from-the-hobbit-with-fraggles-from-fraggle-rock/) & [deviantart.tumblr](http://deviantart.tumblr.com/post/44105932508/wouldnt-it-be-nice-if-instead-of-a-dragon-the) There's a lot of Hobbit art making the rounds out there considering how popular Peter Jackson's Hobbit film was. I don't care which one's your favorite, because nothing beats going on a Middle Earth adventure with some [adorable Muppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-jim-henson-company) to keep you company. The adventures of Dwarves and Fraggles are immortalized in these awesome illustrations by artist Licia, a.k.a. Euclase. The two pieces are called 'Friends' and 'Courage,' but I just call them awesome, adorable and [nostalgic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boos-door). I don't know about you, but I'd certainly rather run into some Fraggles while on an unexpected journey than psychotic [evil ring junkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-ring-rinse) and dragons. Sounds like it would a funny and musical adventure and would probably make the incessant walking throughout Middle Earth far more tolerable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hobbit Art:** Combine the popularity of Hobbit art with innovative mediums like puppet portraits for a unique and nostalgic experience. - **Muppet Illustrations:** Mixing Muppets with beloved franchises like The Hobbit opens up opportunities for creative collaborations that blend nostalgia and adventure. - **Adorable Adventures:** Creating adorable and nostalgic illustrations that combine beloved characters from different worlds can offer a fresh and captivating storytelling experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Illustration:** The art and illustration industry can explore new markets by combining popular franchises and mediums to create innovative and nostalgic products. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment and media companies can collaborate with artists to create cross-franchise content that appeals to different fan bases and creates unique experiences. - **Merchandise and Collectibles:** The merchandise and collectibles industry can tap into the demand for nostalgic and cross-franchise products by producing limited edition items that combine well-loved characters from different worlds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures.md) - [Fantasy Series Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Intricate Magical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivendell-set.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lord-of-the-rings-lego-set.md) - [Filmic Virtual Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-fitness-challenge.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Festive Elvish Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-classic-clog.md) - [Festive Elvish Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-homesick.md)