# Killer X-Wing Knockoffs The RCX4 Star Stryker is in George Lucas' Sights By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcx4-star-stryker References: [arstechnica](http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/01/ces-rcx4-star-stryker-is-an-x-wing-by-any-other-name.ars) & [digittronics](http://www.digittronics.com/) My nerdiest dreams have been realized with the RCX4 Star Stryker. CES 2010 never knew what hit them when DigitTronics stole the show with their knockoff of an X-Wing. Unlike the real X-Wing, the RCX4 Star Stryker [actually flies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers). This [novel knockoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro) is really cool. It can hover and actually moves like an X-Wing would. Check out the video below if you want to see how closely the two designs resemble each other. I can only pray that the RCX4 Star Stryker sees the light of day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Drone Toys Trend:** The rise in popularity of advanced drone toys for play and collection provides an opportunity for companies to innovate and create more realistic and engaging drone toys. - **Mash-up Designs Trend:** Demand for mash-up designs like the RCX4 Star Stryker will continue grow as consumers seek unique and original products that blend elements of different brands or franchises. - **Nostalgia Marketing Trend:** Replicas and knockoffs of classic pop culture items, like the X-Wing from Star Wars, will continue to be popular as companies capitalize on nostalgia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore new ways to incorporate drone technology and create unique mash-up designs to expand their offerings and tap into the demand for these types of products. - **Pop Culture Industry:** The success of knockoff and replica products based on pop culture franchises presents an opportunity for companies in this industry to create their own unique versions of classic items and capitalize on nostalgia marketing. - **Technology Industry:** Advancements in drone technology can inspire new innovations in the fields of both toy design and aerospace engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Themed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-3.md) - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Detailed Action Figure Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assault-copter-dragonfly.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md)