# Magical Optical How-Tos The Mad Eye Moody Mad Eye DIY is a Fun Project By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-eye-moody-mad-eye References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Mad-Eye-Moody-Mad-Eye/) Instructables user KaptinScarlet has managed to make one of the most noticeable props from the [Harry Potter franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-2) with his Mad Eye Moody Mad Eye how-to. He states the reason behind this wonderful DIY: “Mad Eye Moody was one of my favourite Harry Potter characters. Brusque but brutally honest, tough and resourceful, with a compassionate side, he is the [wizarding world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-x-harry-potter)’s best known cyborg as a result of his prosthetic magical eye.” The Mad Eye Moody Mad Eye DIY project is a perfect idea to don for the final film’s premiere or alternatively, use as a [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx). **Implications** - Consumers want to re-create their favorite franchise's products throughout their lifestyle. By doing this, they escape the real world and allow themselves to play into their fantasies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Franchise Diys:** Consumers want replicable franchise-inspired products in their lifestyle, providing room for DIY instructions on popular franchises. - **Fantasy Escapism:** Consumers seek a way to escape reality and live out their fantasies. - **Pop Culture Costuming:** As evidenced by Halloween costumes, consumers express their fandom through dressing up as pop culture characters. ### Where This Applies - **Crafts and DIY:** Craft and DIY industries have the opportunity to create and distribute instructions for replicating pop culture items. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industries can capitalize on this desire for franchise immersion through merchandise or pop-up experiences. - **Costuming:** Costume and fashion industries can create licensed and original costumes based on popular franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Fantasy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-potions.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Film-Themed Character Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobby-the-houseelf.md) - [Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizarding-world-cookbook.md) - [Portable Compact Fantastical Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-harry-potter.md) - [DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-1.md) - [Wizardly Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-le-creuset.md) - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md)