This Star Wars skateboard, well longboard if you’re going to get technical, has been created in homage to the Wookies of this infamous intergalactic Sci-Fi movie. The longboard was created by Geoff McCleary of WeirdBoards, a company known for their quirky versions of skateboards.
The deck is covered in thick brown fur, which mimics the cozy density of the Wookie’s famous coat. Check out the WeirdBoard site for more designs that could make your street credit sky-rocket. From custom-made whiskey bottle decks to boombox creations and cigar-shaped boards, anything you can imagine, Geoff McCleary and his team can likely make it for you.
On the site, Geoff advises users to “hang it on your wall” or ride the skateboard barefoot. He also wrote a quick message to clarify that “Wookie fur is not real.”
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Custom Creator Skateboards
- Companies offering custom and unique skateboard designs with various themes could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the skateboarding industry.
- Furry Skateboard Accessories
- Furry skateboard accessories, like the Wookie-inspired longboard, could be a trend in the fashion and accessories industry, especially among Star Wars fans.
- Animal Fur Imitation Products
- Companies creating imitation animal fur products, like the Wookie-inspired longboard, could disrupt the traditional use of real animal fur in the fashion industry.
Where This Applies
- Skateboarding
- The skateboarding industry could innovate by offering customizable and unique designs for skateboards and accessories.
- Fashion and Accessories
- Companies in the fashion and accessories industry could explore the trend of furry skateboard accessories and cater to Star Wars fans.
- Animal Anti-cruelty
- Industries traditionally using animal fur could innovate by creating imitation products and promoting anti-cruelty to animals.
