# Super Heroic Pumpkin Sculptures The 'The Thing' Jack-o-Lantern is a Creative Halloween Project By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-thing-jackolantern References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2012/10/23/fantastic-fours-the-thing-pumpkin-statue-is-indeed-fantastic.html) & [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/Pumpkins/comments/11x9sl/fantastic_fours_the_thing_life_size_pumpkin/) The 'The Thing' jack-o-lantern is an impressive Halloween project that raises the bar as far as [creative pumpkin carving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur) goes. Just carving regular pumpkins is a work-intensive and time-consuming task. Building the The Thing jack-o-lantern must have taken redditor WIZARDTIG quite some time. The sculpture itself stands at 6'4." It is made from 11 pumpkins that, in true The Thing style, were just smashed to pieces, not carved. Those pieces were placed on a custom wooden frame with the cracks between each piece mimicking the cracks in The Thing's skin. The entire pumpkin statue lights up from the inside. I think I speak for most [comic book fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmansion) when I say that this is up there with the most cool [Halloween projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading) ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Pumpkin Carving:** The trend of creating intricate pumpkin sculptures beyond traditional carving methods presents opportunities for DIY and craft supply industries to develop new products. - **Large-scale Pumpkin Projects:** The trend of constructing large-scale pumpkin structures presents opportunities for event planners and theme parks to innovate and create immersive experiences. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Halloween Decor:** The trend of incorporating nostalgic pop culture references into Halloween decor presents opportunities for retailers to capitalize on the growing market for nostalgic and geeky merchandise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **DIY and Craft Supplies:** The DIY and craft supply industry can capitalize on the trend of creative pumpkin carving by developing and marketing new tools and materials for unique and intricate pumpkin sculptures. - **Event Planning and Theme Parks:** Event planners and theme parks can create immersive experiences by incorporating large-scale pumpkin structures into their designs and attractions. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic pop culture Halloween decor by offering a variety of merchandise that appeals to the growing market for nostalgic and geeky products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stacking Pumpkin Display Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-stacking-kit.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Collectible Action Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2.md) - [Sinister Comic Series Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-helmet.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15foot-inflatable.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-spider-donut-inflatable.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md)