# DIY Billiard Tables The Volkswagen Pool Table is a Chopped Retro Bus By manzil | Published 2010-07-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-pool-table References: [billiardsforum.info](http://www.billiardsforum.info/billiard-articles/volkswagen-pool-table-unique-billiard-table.asp) This [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle) pool table is a perfect example of imagination and creativity. The unknown creator of the pool table took a [1965 Volkswagen Micro Bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-california-camper) and removed the steering, gear and engine. Afterward, it was outfitted with a [fully-playable burgundy pool table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables), storage area for billiard balls and rack. The current owner of this cool pool table bought for it for a whopping $8,200 and stored the Volkswagen Pool Table in his shop. **Implications** - DIY endeavors are becoming increasingly common as customers demand affordability and the option to customize their experience. Companies that offer DIY products will see great returns, as these commodities are much simpler and affordable to make. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Endeavors:** Companies that offer DIY products will see great returns, as these commodities are much simpler and affordable to make. - **Customization:** Customers are demanding the option to customize their experience, creating opportunities for businesses to provide personalized products and services. - **Imagination and Creativity:** As this Volkswagen pool table demonstrates, there is a growing appreciation for imaginative and creative products, leading to opportunities for innovative designs and concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The DIY trend opens up opportunities for the furniture industry to offer customizable and cost-effective options for customers. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement companies can capitalize on the DIY trend by providing tools, materials, and tutorials for customers to create their own unique projects. - **Recreation and Leisure:** The demand for unique and imaginative recreation and leisure products, like the Volkswagen pool table, presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and eye-catching alternatives to traditional options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Toy Billiards Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-billiards-table.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs4-home-x-hey-foosball-table.md) - [Modern Chromatic Billiards Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocolor-billiards.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Vehicle Brand Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gaming-chair.md) - [Compact Fully-Functioning Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Beach-Ready Surfing Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-california-surf.md)