# Colorful Cartoon Pancakes These Pixar Pancakes are Exact Replicas of Classic Characters By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-pancakes References: [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/24/guy-turns-75-of-your-favourite-pixar-characters-into-pancakes-and-its-epic-5357825/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/drdancake/) Pancake artist 'Dr. Dancakes' created 75 [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-with-pixar-series) pancakes in the shape of beloved cartoon characters. The unbelievably artistic Pixar pancakes are the creations of a man who is a "Professional Pancake Artist" -- a dubious title, until you see his work. Using colored pancake batter, Dr. Dancakes makes incredible pancake replicas of pop culture figures from Grumpy Cat to Super Mario. This time, he's really outdone himself with this series of Pixar pancakes. The edible artworks feature entire casts of characters from such classics as The Incredibles, Toy Story and Up. They're so amazing that it's hard to believe that anyone could have eaten them. Maker culture is hugely popular and the combination of crafting and kitchen arts has produced a surprising number of [artistic food creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations). From reproducing masterpieces of classical paintings on dinner plates to burning iconic figures into toast, food art is appearing everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Food Creations:** The popularity of maker culture and the combination of crafting and kitchen arts has created a trend of artistic food creations. - **Edible Replicas of Pop Culture Figures:** Creating edible replicas of beloved pop culture characters using colored pancake batter presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food industry. - **Creative Use of Food as a Medium:** The creative use of food as a medium for art, such as reproducing masterpieces of classical paintings on dinner plates or burning iconic figures into toast, is a growing trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Art:** The trend of creating artistic food creations opens up opportunities in the food art industry. - **Culinary Arts:** Innovative techniques and mediums, like using colored pancake batter to create edible replicas of pop culture figures, offer disruptive innovation opportunities within the culinary arts industry. - **Crafting and Kitchen Arts:** The combination of crafting and kitchen arts presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the crafting and kitchen arts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-with-pixar-series.md) - [Car-Crafting Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro.md) - [Cake-Inspired Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-pancakes.md) - [Magical Chocolatier Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonka-inspired-menu.md) - [Pancake-Warming Hoodie Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-inn-express-1.md) - [Candy-Studded Mini Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-mini-pancakes.md) - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonics-blue-blur-special.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md)