# Plushie Prequels Kit Lane Imagines Jabba the Hutt as a Wee Snot By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabba-the-hutt-the-early-years-kit-lane References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Jabba-the-Hutt-The-Early-Years/257018) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5135255) Kit Lane’s ‘Jabba the Hutt - The Early Years’ is an adorable [plushie version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares-3) of what the infamous ‘Star Wars’ bad guy would look like as a “wee snot of a slug.” Kit Lane’s creation is [100% wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) except for the eyes, and is overall an amazing reproduction. Check out the gallery above to see more images of Kit Lane’s ‘Jabba the Hutt - The Early Years,’ and keep clicking for more innovative ‘Star Wars’ art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Plushie Reproductions:** The trend of recreating popular characters and fictional worlds as plush toys offers an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create unique and collectible items. - **Weird Character Spin-offs:** The trend of creating amusing versions of popular characters, such as Jabba the Hutt as a cute plush toy, offers a space for creators to showcase their imagination and design skills. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Art:** The trend of reimagining iconic characters and stories in new and playful ways offers opportunities for artists and designers to create fun and intriguing pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Companies can tap into the trend of plushie reproductions to create unique and high-quality toys that appeal to collectors and fans. - **Art and Design:** The trend of nostalgic pop culture art offers opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity and sell their work to a wide audience. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Creating weird character spin-offs and playful versions of popular characters can offer new and exciting merchandising opportunities for entertainment franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md)