# Anime Exhaust Pipes Hello Kitty Gets Exhausted By Cowbag | Published 2008-05-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-kitty-exhaust-pipe-more-miss-kitty-hot-air References: [cowshedproductions.blogspot](http://www.cowshedproductions.blogspot.com) A Hello Kitty fan has created this exhaust pipe to express their ultimate devoted to the [anime brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tarot). Thankfully, the officially [Hello Kitty car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomy-company) is now discontinued, but this is too weird and quite scary. It's interested what people choose to do with their cars, time, and their lives. I am not sure why I look at this stuff, as it truly annoys me and makes me question people's sanity, but it's interacting to track the continued success of the [childish brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Car Customizations:** Opportunity for customization shops to offer unique and personalized design options for car owners who want to express their love for anime brands in their vehicles. - **Weird and Wacky Car Accessories:** Create a line of outlandish accessories that cater to individuals with niche and quirky tastes who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd. - **Fan-made Brand Merchandise:** Incentivize fans to create their own merchandise, in collaboration with the brand, to create an alternative revenue stream and engage with brand loyalists. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Customization:** Explore opportunities for offering creative and innovative customization options that cater to niche markets and distinct tastes. - **Anime and Pop Culture Merchandise:** Develop a specialized line of merchandise that caters to a diverse audience and taps into niche markets that are passionate about certain anime brands. - **Branded Collaborations:** Partner with fans and creatives to encourage and incentivize fan-made merchandise that can help the brand reach new audiences and increase brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Traditional Cartoon Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-as-i-change-so-does-she.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Clog Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-crocs-jibbitz.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-aceman.md) - [Cartoon-Reflecting Rideable Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miraidon.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md)