# Intergalactic Guard Knapsacks The Star Wars Stormtrooper Back Buddy Keeps All Your Essentials Safe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-stormtrooper-back-buddy References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens-stormtrooper-back-buddy/) & [entertainmentearth](http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CS691420) To help guard your back while also carrying all your books and other essentials, the Star Wars Stormtrooper Back Buddy is perfect for fans of the franchise out there that simply can't wait for the next episode to release. Fashioned after the new design of the Stormtrooper that will be debuted in the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Star Wars Stormtrooper Back Buddy measures a staggering 24-inches in height, which means it'll look substantial on the back of a smaller person and even stranger on a taller person, but who's complaining with a design that's this awesome? Suitable for ages three and up, the Star Wars Stormtrooper Back Buddy makes a [great backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer300) that can also double as an [action figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid) when not in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to introduce more Star Wars-themed fashion products and merchandise. - **Novelty Backpacks:** Opportunity to design and market unique and fun backpacks inspired by pop culture franchises. - **Multifunctional Accessories:** Opportunity to create accessories that serve dual purposes and appeal to both utility and novelty buyers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can stock a wide range of Star Wars-themed products and backpacks to cater to fans of the franchise. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can collaborate with pop culture franchises to create unique apparel and accessories that appeal to fans of the franchise. - **Toy:** Toy manufacturers can expand their product lines to include backpacks and other accessories that can serve as action figures and toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Transforming Sci-Fi Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-pets-star-wars-chewbacca.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Organization-Forward Backpack Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-backpack.md)