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# Flying Dino Mobiles
The Triceracopter Creates Dinosaur Helicopter Offspring Art

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-14 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triceracopter-dinosaur-helicopter
References: [joshspear](http://joshspear.com/item/the-triceracopter/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/triceracopter/3204923587/)

If you are a [Jurassic Park fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-x-klipsch-speakers) (as I am) or you just like really swank looking vehicles, you need to check out the glory of what happens when the two are merged together. That shining glory is called the Triceracopter.

Patricia Renick mounted this exceptionally original exhibition at Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center. The exhibition only consisted of one kickass sculpture: the Triceracopter. The frame is comprised of a Vietnam-era [U.S. Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicon-carbon-anode) OH6A/Cayuse helicopter and needless to say, it looks pretty freaking cool.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Dinosaur-inspired Vehicles:** Creating vehicles that combine elements of dinosaurs and modern transportation offers a novel and unique design opportunity for automotive companies.
- **Artistic Fusion:** Blending traditional art forms with unconventional materials, such as incorporating a helicopter frame into a sculpture, presents opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of creativity.
- **Pop Culture Nostalgia:** Catering to the nostalgia of pop culture enthusiasts by incorporating iconic elements, like the Triceratops, into contemporary creations opens up marketing possibilities for various industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can tap into the allure of dinosaur-inspired vehicles to attract enthusiasts and collectors seeking unique and unconventional designs.
- **Fine Arts:** Artists and sculptors can explore the realm of artistic fusion by incorporating unconventional materials into their creations, enabling them to create thought-provoking and visually stunning works.
- **Merchandising:** The merchandising industry can capitalize on the popularity of pop culture nostalgia by creating and selling products inspired by iconic elements like the Triceratops, appealing to collectors and fans alike.

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