# Remote-Controlled Wreckages Buy This 6-Foot RMS Titanic Replica for $2,500 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanic-replica References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/06/06/six-foot-remote-controlled-rms-titanic-is-doomed-to-a-life-of-scale-replica-disasters/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11459.asp?promo=new_items) The RMS [Titanic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego) replica is a 6-foot scaled down version of the legendary steam vessel. For $2,500, you can reenact the tragic wreckage with this [remote-controlled ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars). With working propellers, this Titanic replica has gotten all the details down to a tee with over 300 handcrafted pieces that took about 400 hours of work to complete. This [miniature Titanic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica) also comes with two rechargeable batteries to ensure hours upon hours of fun. **Implications** - Consumers with a particular interest in history or the past will flock to products that allow them to feel as if they experienced the event themselves. Businesses that devote their efforts to allowing consumers to re-enact a particular event will benefit in many ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historical Recreation Products:** Creating products that allow consumers to re-enact historical events provides a sense of immersion and experience. - **Remote-controlled Collectibles:** Developing remote-controlled replicas of famous objects or vehicles attracts consumers who seek interactive and engaging experiences. - **Attention to Detail Craftsmanship:** Focusing on intricate handcrafted details in products appeals to consumers who appreciate quality and authenticity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy and Hobby Industry:** Designing and manufacturing remote-controlled replicas of historical artifacts opens up new avenues for toy and hobby companies. - **Memorabilia and Collectibles Market:** Creating realistic and highly detailed collectibles appeals to enthusiasts who enjoy owning and showcasing authentic replicas. - **Historical Tourism and Experience Industry:** Providing immersive experiences that allow people to recreate historical events can attract tourists and enhance historical attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Modernized Superhero RC Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile.md) - [Intricate Technical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liebherr-crawler.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md)