# Villainous Cartoon Buckles This Ninja Turtle Villain Belt Buckle is Available on Etsy By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-turtle-villain References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2014/01/i-must-have-that-the-krang-belt-buckle.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/167595383/krang-from-tmnt-oversized-belt-buckle) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) seller ‘ChristopherGenovese’ creates these powerfully ugly Ninja Turtle villain belt buckles. This slimy accessory features the ever villainous Krang sporting an evil grin as he plays around with joysticks (as if he were steering the wearer of this buckle). This detailed (albeit monstrous) belt buckle would make a great gift for fans of this [heroic mutant cartoon series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-x-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles). Krang is surrounded by a yellow frame so this is not by any means a small buckle. Consumers who walk down the street wearing this will belt accessory will likely get some peculiar looks thrown their way. This veiny villainous belt buckle is a great conversation starter. Fans of the show will likely give you nods of approval, while everyone else will be left asking “What the hell is that?” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ugly Belt Buckles:** The trend of creating unusual, eye-catching belt buckles, particularly those featuring villainous characters from popular culture. - **Conversation Starter Accessories:** The trend of wearing accessories that spark conversation and draw attention, such as eccentric belt buckles. - **Nostalgia Merchandise:** The trend of creating and purchasing merchandise that taps into nostalgic pop culture trends, such as the Ninja Turtles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The pop culture merchandise industry has an opportunity to cater to the nostalgia of consumers by creating eccentric and villainous accessories based on classic cartoon characters. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry stands to benefit from the trend of creating conversation starter accessories. - **Artisanal Marketplaces:** The artisanal marketplaces such as Etsy offer a platform for independent sellers to cater to niche consumer interests and create unique products such as these villainous belt buckles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Taco-Holding Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-taco-bellt.md) - [Cartoon Turtle Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teljesnegyzet.md) - [Cartoon-Based Reversible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeturtle-and-nickelodeon.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-cakebites.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Pizza Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmnt-pizza-seasoning.md) - [Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker.md) - [Pop Culture Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-vecna.md)