# Shoe Box Supercars The Puma Race Car Replica Sculptures by Ben Wilson By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-race-car-replica References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/ben-wilson-sculpts-an-f1-car-out-of-puma-shoeboxes.html) & [benwilsondesign](http://www.benwilsondesign.co.uk/) If you've always wanted to own a [Formula 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-f1-car) racecar, perhaps this is the DIY project you've been waiting for; although, the [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-porsche) race car replica probably isn't as easy as it looks. Created out of [shoe boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos), the Puma race car replica was designed and crafted by the hands of one Ben Wilson. Having collaborated with the shoe company, Wilson 3D-scanned a replica car, computer-chopped it, and then sliced it and puzzled it together by hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Replica Sculptures:** Opportunities for creating replica sculptures using unconventional materials. - **Collaborative Design:** Using 3D scanning and computer-chopping to create unique collaborative designs. - **Handcrafted Innovation:** Handcrafting innovative products by piecing together sliced and puzzled materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Applying innovative techniques to create sculptures using unconventional materials. - **Footwear:** Collaborating with artists to create unique designs and limited-edition products. - **Automotive:** Exploring new design possibilities by merging traditional handcrafting techniques with modern technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Life-Sized Block Puzzled Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-f1-car.md) - [Retro Racecar-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-gt1.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/McLaren-Formula-1-Car.md) - [Hypercar Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Racing Championship Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-9x8.md) - [Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland.md)