# Retro Monster Skateboards Solid Skateboards' Godzilla Skate Deck Honors the Iconic Creature By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-deck References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/buy/solid-skateboard-godzilla) & [shop.mantisshop.de](http://shop.mantisshop.de/Skateshop/Decks:::41_44.html) European skateboard industry veteran Dave the Chimp aims to share the original and rebellious spirit of skate culture with the release of this villainous skate deck. As a tribute to one of the most [iconic film monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-can-designs) to date, this extremely graphic board features Godzilla. Dave the Chimp, who specializes in [graphic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) and works as a graffiti writer, partnered with Solid Skateboards to create this visual masterpiece. While skate culture is still a popular subgroup, the skateboarding legend wants today's skateboarders to grasp a bit of the grit and roughness that is retro skate culture. Creating a fun collection of decks for kids, Dave the Chimp developed the Godzilla skate deck as an eight-inch board made from seven-ply Canadian maple. The skate deck features the Japanese monster spewing people, tanks, trains and whales. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Skate Culture:** Opportunity for innovative skate brands to tap into the nostalgia of retro skate culture and create unique skateboard designs. - **Graphic Art Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic artists and skateboard companies to collaborate on visually stunning and highly collectible skate decks. - **Iconic Film Tributes:** Space for film enthusiasts and skateboard manufacturers to create skate decks that pay homage to iconic movie monsters and characters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Potential for skateboard manufacturers to incorporate retro designs and pay tribute to popular culture icons to attract more customers. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to partner with skateboard companies and showcase their artistic talents through visually appealing skate deck designs. - **Film Merchandise:** Innovative chance for film production companies to expand their merchandise offerings by collaborating with skateboard brands on limited edition movie-themed skate decks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Limited-Edition Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md)