# Clay Sci-Fi Sidekicks 'Plasticine Tatooine' Narrates Tales of Lesser-Known Aliens By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticine-tatooine References: [cmybacon](http://www.cmybacon.com/2011/08/plasticine-tatooine/) & [plasticinetatooine](http://www.plasticinetatooine.com/) The Star Wars universe has an insane collection of kooky-looking background characters, but you'll never find out about their stories unless you read the 'Plasticine Tatooine' book. Elliott Quince, the writer and illustrator of 'Plasticine Tatooine,' set out to write about the [lesser-known aliens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grogu) in the Star Wars universe, who may have only been seen in the collection of films for fractions of a second. In the book, the aliens document their woes and sorrows for not having made it big by getting a primary role in the film franchise and pop culture phenomenon. **Implications** - Consumers are fascinated to see [pop culture characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) reinterpreted because they offer consumers a humorous experience. They use this humor as a coping mechanism for the stresses of living in urban societies. Corporations may consider integrating humor into all of their wares to entice consumers into buying their wares. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reinterpreting Pop Culture:** Consumers are fascinated by reinterpreting pop culture characters, offering a humorous experience that can be used as a coping mechanism for urban living stresses. - **Documenting Untold Stories:** There is interest in documenting the untold stories of lesser-known characters in popular franchises, providing an opportunity for creative exploration and storytelling. - **Humor as a Marketing Strategy:** Corporations can consider integrating humor into their products to attract consumers and create a positive buying experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** There is a potential for publishing companies to create books and other media that focus on lesser-known characters and untold stories within popular franchises. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore creating spin-offs or additional content that delves into the lives of background characters in popular franchises. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating humor into marketing campaigns and product designs can help companies attract and engage consumers in a positive way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md)