# Gamer Pin-Ups Megan Lara Reimagines Female Nintendo Characters By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megan-lara References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/nintendo-nouveau) & [chesheyre.deviantart](http://chesheyre.deviantart.com/) The awesome renderings of Megan Lara depicting some of [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-raye)’s famous female characters in a new art style are simply stunning. The three ladies that have been remade include Peach, Samus and Zelda. Megan Lara shows Princess Peach suggestively posed on a [Mario drain pipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera), Samus without her armor on and Zelda in all her majestic glory. The young designer has wicked illustrator skills and awesome taste in subject matter. Mario and Link would be proud of these remakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **New Gaming Art:** The rise of unique perspectives in game art allows for new interpretations of classic characters. - **Feminine Gaming Icons:** Creating new renditions of female gaming characters generates discussion and market potential. - **Artistic Gaming Merchandise:** Artistic designs of gaming figures and merchandise allows for increased appeal among collectors and fans. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** Developers and publishers can leverage new designs and characters for market opportunities. - **Art Industry:** Artistic interpretations of gaming characters can create new revenue streams for artists and galleries. - **Collectible Industry:** Unique gaming merchandise can attract new collectors and expand the market for collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-raye.md) - [Platforming Game Spin-Offs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Regal Adventure Game Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md)