# Chubby Sci-Fi Feline Cushions These Star Wars Cat Pincushions are Great for Sci-Fi Sewing Needs By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-cat References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/action-figures/star-wars-cats-pincushions.asp) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/FatCatCrafts/search?search_query=star) Cats are adored by many people and so is Star Wars; the combination of those two elements resulted in various Star Wars cat memes and other spin-offs. The Fat Cat Crafts from the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) website is offering people these Star Wars cat pincushions to satisfy fans' needs for [science fiction and cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars). Science fiction and cats go hand-in-hand, they're like bread and chocolate -- an odd combination that's able to satisfy one's cravings. The cat pin plushies feature a fat cat version of Han Solo, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Obi Wan Kenobi. The Star Wars cat pincushions can help you re-create various scenes in the Star Wars films in fat cat version, because what could be more cuter than a fat cat version of Darth Vader? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi-inspired Crafts:** The popularity of science fiction and fandoms on social media provide opportunities to create unique and quirky products. - **Pop Culture Mashups:** Combining two popular trends, such as cats and Star Wars, can create a new category of specialty products that caters to a niche audience. - **Cute and Quirky Pincushions:** The trend towards kawaii or cute items has opened up opportunities for designers to create fun and playful products like these Star Wars Cat Pincushions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Industry:** The craft industry can benefit from creating unique and niche products like sci-fi-inspired pincushions to cater to the growing number of consumers looking for quirky and fun products. - **Pet Industry:** The popularity of cats and the trend towards humanizing pets can open up opportunities for creating niche products like these Star Wars cat pincushions. - **Gift Industry:** Specialty gift shops can benefit from adding cute and unique items like these Sci-Fi feline cushions to their inventory, offering customers a memorable and enjoyable shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md)