# Sci-Fi Branded Snowboards The Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards Are Out of this World By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-burton-2014-chopper-snowboards References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/08/23/star-wars-x-burton-2014-chopper-snowboards/) & [burton](http://www.burton.com/default/chopper-star-wars-snowboard/W14-10736100.html) The [intergalactic film franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) is gaining even more momentum these days than we've seen in a while and with the Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards even snow bunnies can get in on the action. Branded on the bottom with large and bright Star Wars-like text that reads "BURTON", the Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards features a variety of characters from Episodes 1 through 3 of the [epic intergalactic saga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars). The vibrant detailing of the Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards makes them a winner when it comes to design and the fact that it's coming from one of the most respected names in skiing and snowboarding makes the choice a no brainer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Branded Products:** The success of the Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards presents a trend for other brands to collaborate with sci-fi franchises and create branded products in various industries - **Pop Culture Sports Equipment:** The popularity of these branded snowboards shows a trend towards cross-branding sports equipment with pop culture, offering exciting opportunities in the sports and entertainment industries - **Innovative Sports Gear Design:** The Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards' unique design shows a trend towards integrating imaginative design elements into sports gear, and presents opportunities for innovators in sports equipment manufacturing ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can use the trend of integrating imaginative design elements, as seen with the Star Wars x Burton 2014 Chopper Snowboards, to create innovative and visually appealing gear - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Entertainment brands can collaborate with sports equipment brands to create limited edition merchandise, such as snowboards, and expand their product offerings to sports enthusiasts - **Sports and Recreation:** The trend of cross-branding pop culture with sports equipment offers exciting opportunities for brands to market to consumers beyond traditional sports enthusiasts ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Snowboard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-x-686.md) - [Snowboard-Inspired Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowboardinspired-wireless-headphones.md)