# Vaudeville Ninja Turtle Villains A Dedicated Ninja Turtle Fan Makes Amazing Villain Costume By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villain-costume References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/costumes/this-krang-costume-is-cool-and-gross-as-it-should-be/) & [therpf](http://www.therpf.com/f24/tvsroblowes-halloween-costume-contest-entry-164655/) This unforgettable [Ninja Turtles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-hydrasense) villain costume should appeal to anyone who grew up in the late 80s/early 90s spending their Saturday mornings watching the cowabungariffic adventures of the Ninja Turtles. The brains of the villainous operation, Krang, is the focus of this incredibly detailed replica. In the TV series, Krang was a self-aware and conscious brain that got around in a robot suit since he lacked the proper appendages to move himself. The challenge of the costume would then be putting the Krang character where the wearer’s guts should be. The costume was accomplished by combining foam and spandex for the suit, and [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized-x-crayola) modeling clay for the Krang portion. It must have taken a lot of effort to create, but not as much effort as the Ninja Turtles will need to defeat him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgia-inspired Costumes:** Creating detailed replicas of beloved characters from the past is a prime opportunity for individuals and businesses in the costume industry to tap into the nostalgia market. - **Character-focused Cosplay:** The increasing popularity of cosplaying specific characters, such as iconic villains like Krang, presents an opportunity for costume makers and event organizers to provide specialized costumes and experiences. - **Incorporating Artistic Mediums:** Utilizing unconventional artistic mediums like modeling clay for costume creations introduces innovative possibilities for designers and artists in the cosplay and prop-making industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Costume:** The detailed replica of the Krang villain costume highlights the potential for the costume industry to cater to nostalgic fans of popular characters by creating high-quality and accurate costumes. - **Cosplay:** The rise of character-focused cosplay opens up opportunities for costume makers, cosplayers, and event organizers to create specialized outfits and events centered around iconic villains like Krang. - **Prop-making:** By using unconventional artistic mediums like modeling clay, prop makers can explore unique ways to bring characters to life, allowing for more realistic and creative prop designs in the cosplay and entertainment industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Turtle Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-cakebites.md) - [Glowing Movie Campaign Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mural.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [90s Cartoon-Themed Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-x-tmnt-products.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-colorway.md) - [Cartoon Turtle-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-pizza.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md)