# Historic Star Wars Miniatures These Jonathan Kuriscak Figurines put Iconic Space Villains into WW2 By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-kuriscak References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2010/08/06/star-wars-in-world-war-ii-the-nazi-darth/) & [packratstudios.blogspot](http://packratstudios.blogspot.com/) It isn't hard to spot the World War 2 era imagery and inspirations in George Lucas' Star Wars franchise, but these awesome Jonathan Kuriscak [figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) imagine what that connection might actually look like. Featuring such twists as a Darth Vader [miniature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grogu) reminiscent of a Nazi officer from the heart of World War 2 and Storm Troopers literally dressed up like their historical namesakes, these Jonathan Kuriscak figures take the iconic space opera's most memorable villains and give them a dramatically new context. As a history buff and a fan of Star Wars (minus the prequels), I've got to say that I definitely can appreciate Jonathan Kuriscak's ingenious fusion of two related, but very different genres. Well done sir, Obi Wan has taught you well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Historic-nostalgic Fusion:** Opportunities for creating nostalgic fusions of historic and pop culture elements. - **Iconic Character Reinvention:** Potential for reinventing iconic characters by placing them in different historical contexts. - **Cross-genre Innovation:** Exploring innovative ways to combine elements from different genres to create unique products or experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles:** Creating collectible figurines that merge iconic characters with historical inspirations. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for movies, TV shows, or video games that explore alternative historical contexts for beloved characters. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with reimagining well-known characters within different historical settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Themed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-3.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md)