# Monster Movie Decks "Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style By Cowbag | Published 2009-07-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-things-are-skateboards References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/where-the-wild-things-are-skateboards/) & [girlskateboards](http://www.girlskateboards.com/) The PR machine is gearing up for the release of "Where the Wild Things Are," and some pretty awesome merchandise is emerging. These "Where the Wild Things Are" skateboards absolutely rock my world. The director of "Where the Wild Things Are" is Spike Jonze, who is also co-founder of [Girl Skateboard Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer-eau)--the same company that will release the [six limited-edition boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck). Additional Image Credits: [We Love You So](http://weloveyouso.com/2009/07/just-got-home-to/) **Implications** - These [movie skateboard tie-ins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me) are a great example of cross-market appeal. By incorporating movie illustrations into the product design, these skate decks effectively garner the attention of skateboarders and movie-goers. Corporations looking to attract new customers can similarly accomplish this goal by collaborating with other companies from different industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cross-market Appeal:** Incorporating movie illustrations into product design to attract both skateboarders and movie-goers. - **Collaborative Marketing:** Corporations collaborating with companies from different industries to attract new customers. - **Limited-edition Merchandise:** Creating exclusive and limited-edition products to generate excitement and demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film:** Film industry can collaborate with other industries to create unique merchandise and reach a wider audience. - **Sports/outdoor Recreation:** Skateboard companies can partner with movie studios to produce skateboards featuring movie themes, expanding their market reach. - **Marketing/advertising:** Marketing agencies can help companies from different industries collaborate on cross-promotional campaigns to attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Co-Branded Furniture Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-x-globe-boards-collection.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md)