# Cartoon-Themed Luggage The New Minions Suitcase Collection from Away is Chic Yet Adorable By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minions-suitcase References: [cosmopolitan](http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a10223734/away-minions-suitcases/) & [awaytravel](https://www.awaytravel.com/shop/minionsyellow) To celebrate the upcoming 'Despicable Me 3' film, [Universal Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-figures) teamed up with Away to create a [Minions suitcase collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beis-x-wicked). A number of companies have collaborated with Universal to produce celebratory Minions products. These yellow hard-shell suitcases come with a leather goggle tag for added fun. Available in Away's 'Carry-on,' 'Medium' or 'Large' sized cases, this luggage collection is the perfect way for adults to stay chic while injecting a little bit of personality into their travels. The leather google tags are also available for purchase for $25. The Away Minions suitcases come ready with [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-beauty-x-beis-beauty)-approved locks and a nylon laundry bag for separating dirty clothes from clean ones. The Away Carry-on also comes with a built-in USB charger so you can stay charged on-the-go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Themed Luggage:** Collaborative suitcases celebrating pop-culture icons could become a new must-have for travelers who want to stand out. - **Luggage Accessories:** Customizable and add-ons like leather tags can turn regular suitcases into personalized products. - **Charging Suitcases:** The inclusion of USB chargers in carry-on luggage could become a popular feature for travelers who need to stay connected on-the-go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry could promote pop-culture events by creating themed luggage collections. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers could collaborate with pop icons to create affordable themed luggage collections as statement accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies dealing with USB chargers and portable batteries could collaborate with luggage companies to add charging capabilities to suitcases to provide customers with mobility and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Lightweight Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshine-yellow.md) - [Collaborative Luggage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-suitcases.md) - [Neon Tonal Premium Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-collection-1.md) - [Collaborative Color-Focused Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/away-1.md) - [Creature-Themed Tech Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-3.md) - [Cartoon Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-x-minions.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-disney-carryon-case.md) - [Fashion-Forward Luggage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-and-simonmiller.md) - [Series-Inspired Luggage Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus-x-away.md)