# Subway Ticket Art 138,000 Tickets Converted Into Astro Boy Pixel Art By Ayman | Published 2008-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tickets-astro-boy-mural References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/06/astro-boy-made-from-recycled-train-tickets/) In celebration of the opening of Tokyo's new *Fukutoshin* subway line, a unique 10 x 7 ft **Astro Boy** mural has been unveiled at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store. Created by volunteers from Takashimaya and the surrounding area, the Astro Boy Pixel Art was created using *138,000* recycled Tokyo Metro tickets. The impressive environment-friendly art features Astro Boy, Uran, Professor Ochanomizu and Higeoyaji (Mr. Mustachio) in Shinjuku along with the new Fukutoshin train. Like it? You'll love this: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixel Art:** Opportunity for businesses to explore the use of recycled materials in creating visually appealing artworks. - **Environment-friendly Art:** Potential for businesses to market and promote sustainable practices through art installations. - **Volunteer-driven Art:** Opportunity to leverage community involvement and volunteerism in large-scale art projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate recycled materials in their creations. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Opportunity for tourism industries to promote eco-friendly destinations and attractions featuring environment-friendly art. - **Community Engagement:** Potential for businesses and organizations to foster community participation and engagement through art projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Anime-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-and-preto-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onitsuka-tiger-1.md) - [Animated Character-Themed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-1.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Anime-Themed Transit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-slam-dunk.md) - [Anime Robot Replica Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59foottall-gundam.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Animated Watch Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-astro-boy-avenger.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)