# Life-Sized Crusader Cutouts The Avengers Cardboard Standups Let You Take Home Each Superhero By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-avengers-cardboard-standups References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/assemble-these-life-sized-avengers-cut-outs-in-your-living-room/) & [superherostuff](http://www.superherostuff.com/pages/searchpage.aspx?q=avengers) Anticipation of the The Avengers movie is at an all-time high, and SuperHeroStuff is currently offering a line of The Avengers cardboard standups to sate those with a thirst for life-sized cutouts of their [favorite do-gooder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains). All seven of the main characters from the upcoming Joss Whedon film are available for purchase, including Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Iron Man, [Hawkeye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures) and Nick Fury. [Captain America fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america) will rejoice when they find out that the patriotic crusader gets two variations while everyone else only gets one. Each of these The Avengers cardboard standups cost $35, making purchase of the entire collection rather expensive. However, simply buying one without the rest of the crew results in a rather lackluster display, so it’s best you start saving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 83% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Life-sized Cutouts:** Opportunity to create custom life-sized cutouts of popular characters for fan engagement. - **Movie Merchandise:** Opportunity to capitalize on the demand for movie-related merchandise with unique and collectible items. - **Themed Standups:** Opportunity to offer themed cardboard standups for various fandoms and pop culture icons. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to stock and sell life-sized cardboard standups of popular characters and increase foot traffic. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for production companies to create and sell movie-related merchandise to enhance fan experience. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to offer life-sized cardboard standups as décor for themed parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hero-Inspired Armored Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulkbuster.md) - [Oversized Superhero Statue Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-iron-man-hulkbuster.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Detailed Superhero Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-marvel-avengers-tower.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md) - [Superhero-Themed Block Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-helmet.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Themed Puzzled Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avengers-advent-calendar.md) - [Collectible Action Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2.md)