# Pixelated Sci-Fi Characters Pixgraff Makes Star Wars Characters Out of Perler Beads By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixgraff References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/star-wars-perler-bead-characters) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixgraff/) Pixgraff is an artist who creates pixelated renditions of science fiction and video game characters out of Perler beads. Take a look at how Pixgraff has recreated the characters of Star Wars in his incredible pixelized style. The otherworldly characters that Pixgraff has remade include Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Master Yoda. The rest of the main characters from episodes IV, V and VI are also included in the collection. The proportions that Pixgraff used in creating these [8-bit depictions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art) of these Star Wars characters make them look like cute little cartoons. If you think these creations are sweet, you should really check out Pixgraff's entire portfolio, which includes [pixelated versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelart-lab) of Street Fighter, Flintstones and Pokemon characters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixelated Artwork:** Opportunity to create a business around offering pixelated renditions of characters for pop culture enthusiasts. - **Retro Gaming Culture:** Opportunity to target the retro gaming culture by offering products such as pixelated renditions of classic games characters. - **Custom Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to leverage new mediums to create custom artwork for fans and collectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses in the arts and entertainment industry to offer unique products and services to pop culture enthusiasts. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for businesses in the gaming industry to target the retro gaming culture by offering merchandise such as pixelated renditions of classic games characters. - **Collectibles Industry:** Opportunity for businesses in the collectibles industry to offer unique and custom artwork for fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Pixel-Style Role-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md)