# Luxury Sci-Fi Safety Gear The TRON Helmet from Ruby Ensures a Safe Lightcycle Ride By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-helmet-from-ruby References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/30/ruby-x-tron-helmet/) & [ateliersruby](http://www.ateliersruby.com/) Even if you never get to ride a lightcycle, you can still play pretend with the TRON Helmet from Ruby. Parisian [luxury helmet maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardo-systems) Ruby is creating these helmets modeled after the ones worn in the first 'TRON' film. Details on the TRON Helmet from Ruby are scarce, aside from its anticipated release alongside the launch of 'TRON Legacy' in January 2011. Guaranteed this [sci-fi safety gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet) will cause quite the commotion amongst geeks and retro-revivalists alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Sci-fi Safety Gear:** The trend of creating high-end safety gear inspired by science fiction movies presents an opportunity for luxury brands to tap into the geek and retro-revivalist market. - **Tron-inspired Helmets:** The trend of creating helmets modeled after the ones worn in the 'TRON' film series provides an opportunity for helmet manufacturers to cater to fans of the franchise and capitalize on its popularity. - **Retro-revivalist Tech Accessories:** The trend of retro-revivalist tech accessories, such as the TRON Helmet from Ruby, offers opportunities for designers and brands to create unique, nostalgic products for tech enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Helmet Manufacturing:** The luxury helmet manufacturing industry can explore the potential market for high-end safety gear inspired by science fiction movies and target the geek and retro-revivalist consumer base. - **Film-inspired Merchandise:** The film-inspired merchandise industry, specifically helmet manufacturers, have the opportunity to create and sell TRON-inspired helmets to fans of the franchise looking for collectibles and memorabilia. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessories industry can tap into the retro-revivalist trend by creating unique and nostalgic products like the TRON Helmet from Ruby to cater to tech enthusiasts seeking distinctive and stylish accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Connected Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-opticson-smart-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Electric Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgo.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md)