# Cyborg Cell Covers The Star Wars C3PO Case Gives Phones a Robotic Exterior By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-c3po-case References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2013/02/13/star-wars-c3p0-collector-case-for-iphone-5/71385) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LENVVQ?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Instantly transforming the iPhone 5 into a Sci-Fi robotic device, the [collectible Star Wars C3PO Case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story) creates a [protective outer layer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) with a geeky design. C3PO is a much-loved Star Wars robot and has an attractive exterior with its shiny golden casing and intricately textured design concealing a complex of wiring and circuitry. This case harnesses those aesthetic cyborg qualities and gives phones the flashy golden cover with the same ridged designs, offering a peek at the mess of wires hidden underneath. A picture of the full cyborg is not featured on the case, because this Star Wars C3PO Case is styled after the robot, turning the phone into a realistic-looking part of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geeky Phone Cases:** Opportunity for creating phone cases with designs inspired by geek culture. - **Cyborg Aesthetics:** Opportunity to incorporate cyborg-inspired design elements into various products. - **Transformative Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for phone accessories that instantly transform the appearance of the device. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce unique phone accessories that cater to geek culture. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cyborg-inspired design elements into consumer electronic products to appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashion accessories that instantly transform the appearance of various gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Mecha Sci-Fi Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-gundam-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-x-casetify.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md) - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-man-helmet.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md)