What do Stormtroopers do when they’re not protecting the Death Star? That’s right… Stormtroopers are people too - people with lives and hobbies and relationships. George Lucas failed in this respect. He failed to capture the humanity of the Imperial Guards. So, what do Stormtroopers do with their extra time? Take a gander.
Grocery Shopping (Paxton Holley) | Part Time Job (moleratsgotnofur) | Lunch Time (bonniegrrl) | Get Loaded (RedandJonny) | Take A #### (ian_gade) | Mowing The Lawn (RedandJonny) | Get In Shape (Faerydusted1) | Bowl A Perfect Game (laserlightcollecti bles) | Take A Dip (RedandJonny) | Breakdance (redinsect)
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Humanizing Fictional Characters
- Opportunity to create deeper engagement between fans and fictional/universal characters beyond their fictional world.
- Lifestyle Depiction of Fictional Characters
- Opportunity to expand the merchandising industry by producing imaginative interplay of fan merchandise with the real world.
- Enhanced Fan Experience and Communication
- Opportunity to improve fan experience and communication through utilizing fan-generated content to expand fictional universes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Merchandising
- Opportunity to create imaginative real-world products that can enable deeper engagement with fictional characters and universes.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity to provide greater interactivity to fans and enhance the overall entertainment experience by creating character-driven storylines.
- Social Media
- Opportunity to leverage social media to facilitate communication and strengthen communitybuilding amongst fans and fan groups.
