# Pop Culture Mashup Dioramas 'Where the Wild Shins Are' by Lindsey Gilbert Mixes Music & Movies By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-shins-are References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Where-the-Wild-Shins-Are/512617) & [lindseygilbertrbonmade](http://lindseygilbert.carbonmade.com/) 'Where the Wild Shins Are' by Lindsey Gilbert is an adorable diorama that mashes up [kids' movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boos-door) 'Where the Wild Things Are' and [indie rock band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandlab-x-d4vd) The Shins. Gilbert's illustration is on point, as she renders The Shins band members in monsterrific costumes playing a gig in the middle of a lush forest. See more shots of 'Where the Wild Shins Are' by Lindsey Gilbert above, and keep clicking for more [clever dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder). **Implications** - Businesses that incorporate different pop culture references into their products will benefit on the basis of brand recognition. Consumers will likely be attracted to products with which they are able to identify familiar characteristics or qualities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Mashups:** Incorporate different pop culture references into products for increased brand recognition. - **Adorable Dioramas:** Create dioramas that combine popular movies and music for a unique visual experience. - **Monsterrific Costumes:** Design costumes inspired by monsters for bands or performers to create a visually captivating performance. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Take advantage of pop culture mashups by creating toys that combine elements from popular movies and music, appealing to a wider range of consumers. - **Art and Illustration:** Offer custom diorama designs that blend different pop culture references, providing a personalized and visually engaging art piece for customers. - **Entertainment and Music:** Explore opportunities to incorporate monsterrific costumes into live performances to create a visually captivating and memorable experience for audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [Modern Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuneshine.md) - [Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-polly-pocket.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Culture-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high.md)