# Geeky Cellphone Covers The R2D2 iPhone Case is for Diehard 'Star Wars' Fans By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-iphone-case References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/star-wars-r2-d2-iphone-case.htm) & [shop.starwars](http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?topcatID=1300264&product_id=1322058#description) 'Star Wars' fans can now rejoice because the [R2D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot) iPhone case is here. Not only can you show off your geeky side in a stylish way, this little case will absorb the shock and protect your iPhone from harm. The design on the case is not a flat sticker, but rather it is sculpted. Unfortunately, the R2D2 iPhone case is designed for the [iPhone 3G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-number-2-pencil) and 3GS. However, with the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) on the rise, be sure that this case will be made for it soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Cellphone Covers:** Opportunity for cell phone cover companies to cater to geeky customers and create more unique and personalized designs. - **R2D2 Iphone Case:** Opportunity to create more phone cases inspired by popular fictional characters to cater to fans and enthusiasts. - **Sculpted Design:** Opportunity for phone case manufacturers to experiment with different materials and designs to create more visually appealing and tactile cases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cell Phone Cover Industry:** Opportunity for cell phone cover companies to expand their product lines and target specific niche markets such as geeky and fandom communities. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to collaborate with popular entertainment franchises to create licensed merchandise like phone cases. - **Creative Design Industry:** Opportunity for designers and artists to showcase their creativity by designing unique and eye-catching cellphone covers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-x-casetify.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md)