# Sci-Fi Phone Booth Handbags The TARDIS Purse is Designed for Female 'Doctor Who' Super Fans By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tardis-purse References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/23/tardis-purse/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/85498340/blue-felt-tardis-bag) If I were a female 'Doctor Who' fan I would be all over the TARDIS purse. The TARDIS purse is a custom creation made by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) merchant Krukru Studio. The purse is designed to mimic the famous time-traveling phone booth from the hit British [sci-fi show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune). The TARDIS purse is handmade using felt and measures 13.8" tall and 7" wide. The bag sells for $180, a high price to pay for those of who aren't Who-heads. With all of the 'Doctor Who' crafts and merchandise popping up all over the Internet, you've got to wonder when the show will make its U.S. debut. It may only be a matter of time before the show lands on a major network in the U.S. I'd expect to see TARDIS *everything* come that day. You've been warned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Science-fiction Fashion Accessories:** The rise of niche sci-fi fashion products offer a new market for innovative designers to create pieces that appeal to passionate genre fans. - **Handmade Crafts:** The desire for unique and personalized accessories has led to increased interest in handmade crafts and products. - **Geek Culture Merchandise:** Pop culture phenomenon and fandoms inspire a growing industry for specialized merchandise and licensed products that cater to enthusiast communities. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Exploring and tapping into niche markets like sci-fi fans to create curated fashion accessories promotes innovative thinking and opens new revenue streams. - **Craft Industry:** The increasing demand for unique and custom handmade products offers opportunities for designers and entrepreneurs to offer tailored solutions in a crowded market. - **Pop Culture Merchandise Industry:** Fostering a community around fandoms and releasing licensed merchandise for them provides businesses with stable income streams and opens potential partnerships with popular franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md)