# Steampunked Skulls Life-Sized Revamped Craniums are Now Available on eBay By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunked-skulls References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/life-sized-steampunk-skull/) & [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/life-size-steampunk-skull/) This skull looks like something out of the Terminator movie, where [robots are masked by human skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie). The Life-Size Steampunk Skull is available on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace), with a starting bid of $49. I’m not sure why [steampunked creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) have become extremely popular lately, but I’m sure this cranium will be sold much higher than the starting bid. The Life-Size Steampunk Skull will be the prized possession of a Terminator fan or a steampunk addict in no time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunked Creations:** The trend of incorporating Victorian-era steam-powered industrial aesthetics into modern technology or design could disrupt the fashion and accessories industry with unique and retro-futuristic products. - **Repurposing Bones:** The trend of using skulls and bones in art and decor could bring new opportunities for the art and interior design industry to create ethical, eco-friendly and visually appealing products. - **Fandom-inspired Collectibles:** The trend of creating fan-inspired collectible items which bring together two or more fandoms can alter the toy and souvenir industry, by tapping into nostalgic feelings and personal interests of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can embrace the steampunk trend and incorporate unique, retro-futuristic designs in their merchandise, disrupting the traditional fashion market. - **Art and Interior Design:** The use of skulls and bones in art and interior design may create a new market for eco-friendly, sustainable, and visually appealing products that address the current societal concern for sustainability. - **Toys and Souvenirs:** Fandom-inspired collectibles can create a unique market for customized and personalized toys and souvenirs, disrupting the traditional toy industry with products that tap into personal and emotional connections of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Replica Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clone-trooper-phase-ii.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Skeletal Celebratory Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk.md)