# 3D-Printed Virtual Weapons This 3D-Printed Infinity Blade is a Faithful Reproduction By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-blade References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Printed-Infinity-Blade-Video-Game/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [infinityblade](http://infinityblade.com/) The Infinity Blade is a [video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-3d-one) that has spawned legions of admirers; the [action game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blades-of-fire) has been around since 2010 and has been a raging success. Now, Chair Entertainment, the makers of the beloved fighting game, have created an intricately crafted 3D-printed version of the Infinity Blade object itself. As every Infinity Blade fan and player worth their salt knows, the Infinity Blade is the only weapon capable of bringing death to the Deathless. And it's all well and good doing so in the confines of a computer game, but this wonderfully reproduced 3D-printed version of the weapon lets you enjoy the splendor of the blade in a tangible form that you can touch and feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing in Gaming:** The creation of 3D-printed video game items offers new possibilities for merchandise and fan engagement. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The popularity of video games can be harnessed to create merchandise that appeals to fans. - **Virtual to Physical:** The transition of virtual items to physical products can be a lucrative area to explore. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The video game industry can capitalize on the creation of 3D-printed merchandise. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore the possibilities of creating 3D-printed replicas of popular virtual items. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the fan base of video games by offering unique gaming merchandise like 3D-printed replicas of in-game weapons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-x-destiny-gjallarhorn-blaster.md) - [Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [3D-Printed Workshop Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshop-wrench.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Low-Poly Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpakka-controller.md)