# Wooden Robot Icons The Steampunk R2-D2 Comes from a Galaxy Not So Far Away By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-r2-d2 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/steampunk-r2-d2.php) & [amoebabloke.deviantart](http://amoebabloke.deviantart.com/art/antique-d2-project-8-78029152) Fans of steampunk and 'Star Wars' will lose their minds over the [Steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine) [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2). The Steampunk R2-D2 was created by Deviantart user Amoebabloke out of wood, metal and a lot of imagination. The Steampunk R2-D2 has all the bells and whistles of a typical [steampunk piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse). Wood and metal accompany the mandatory gauges and random pieces of metal wire to create an analog/sci-fi work of wonder. Check out the featured gallery to sneak a peek at the newest version of everyone's favorite droid from a galaxy far, far away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunk Aesthetics:** Explore the fusion of Victorian-era aesthetics with futuristic elements to create unique and visually stunning designs. - **DIY Artistic Creations:** Encourage the creation of handmade and imaginative works of art using unconventional materials and techniques like wood and metal. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Mashups:** Tap into the appeal of combining elements from different eras and popular culture icons to create nostalgic and attention-grabbing pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** This trend offers opportunities for artists and designers to create and market steampunk-inspired art and products. - **Handmade Crafts:** Entrepreneurs can leverage the DIY trend by creating and selling unique wooden and metal artworks, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Geek and Pop Culture Merchandise:** Capitalizing on the nostalgia of iconic characters like R2-D2 in a steampunk style can create new and innovative collectible items for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md)