# Video Game Vehicle Replicas Microsoft Comissions Road Ready Replica of Warthog from 'Halo' Series By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-vehicle References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5976617/microsoft-has-a-new-real-warthog-to-drive-around-in) & [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-halo-warthog-drive-20121222,0,6680086.story) For gamers who are also shooter fans, there's no bigger video game vehicle holy grail than the Warthog from [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-xbox-consoles) insanely popular 'Halo' series. Fortunately, Microsoft has seen fit to do just that; create a [fully functional, road-ready replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica) of the iconic video game vehicle. When I say "fully functional," I assume that giant turret on the back isn't armed and loaded, but you know what I mean. The replica is a beast, measuring 8 feet high by 8 feet wide and 17 feet long. The vehicle itself is built over top of the chassis of a [Hummer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-1) H1 and rides along on massive 49 inch tires. Even the interior was accurately modeled based on game assets. Since the vehicle is being used as a marketing tool, it makes sense that it would be as gigantic and imposing as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Video Game Vehicle Replicas:** Opportunity for companies to create fully functional replicas of iconic video game vehicles as marketing tools. - **Road-ready Technology:** Potential for integrating video game-inspired vehicle designs with practical, road-ready features. - **Gamer Fandom Merchandise:** Growing market for high-quality replicas of video game vehicles for fans and collectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can explore partnerships with automotive manufacturers to create video game-inspired vehicles. - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers can leverage gamer fandom by creating limited-edition video game-inspired vehicle replicas. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies can offer services to design and build fully functional video game vehicle replicas for promotional purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise.md) - [Opulent Arcade Culture Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-ghost-gamer.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-lmtd-halo-needler.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [In-Game Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rzr-pro-r-4.md) - [Luxury Game-Inspired Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt.md) - [Collaborative Gaming-Brand Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-lexus-tx.md)