# Matchstick Warship Mania Philip Warren has Replicated Every British Warship Since WWII By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philip-warren References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5668780/this-man-has-built-every-british-warship-since-wwii-out-of-matchsticks) & [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/master-modeller-builds-unique-matchstick-armada.html) Philip Warren should be crowned the Hobby King of Hobbydom. I mean, if building [matchstick replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle) of [British warships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naval-update) since World War II doesn't get you a reigning title like that, I don't know what will. In all, Philip Warren has replicated 432 ships since the tender age of 17. According to Gizmodo, the only materials he used were "matchsticks, razor blades, sandpaper, and balsa wood glue." Upon inspection, I can't believe that there was no magic involved--they look flawless. Gizmodo further reports that Philip Warren "estimates that he's used some 650,000 matchsticks to create his [miniature armada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armada-knife-display)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Matchstick Replicas:** Opportunity for creating intricate and detailed matchstick replicas of various objects, not just warships. - **Hobby Crafting:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market of hobby crafting and DIY projects using unique materials like matchsticks. - **Miniature Models:** Opportunity for producing miniature models of popular objects or landmarks using unconventional materials like matchsticks. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for craft supply companies to develop and market matchstick-related products, such as matchsticks designed specifically for crafting. - **Model Building:** Opportunity for model building companies to explore the use of matchsticks as a new and unique material for constructing detailed replicas. - **Tourism and Souvenirs:** Opportunity for souvenir shops and tourist attractions to offer matchstick replicas of popular landmarks or attractions as unique keepsakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [Wooden Military Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m142-himars.md) - [Model Railroad Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeling-kit.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Player-Built Seafaring Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naval-update.md) - [Digital Twin Ship Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoship.md) - [War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocoque-cabin.md)