# Papercraft Guitars Rock Out on WowWee Paper Jamz Axes By TopDog | Published 2010-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wowwee-paper-jamz References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/wowwees-paper-jamz-fake-guitars-make-the-jump-to-2d-gain-some/) & [wowwee](http://www.wowwee.com/) There is nothing quite like hearing the blissful sounds played by a world class rock guitarist on an authentic axe. That being said, the [WowWee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-daycare) Paper Jamz paper guitars come complete with [cardboard amp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-katanamini-x) for our listening--or playing--pleasure. Even though the WowWee Paper Jamz look kinda fun, it's yet to be seen whether the WowWee Paper Jamz guitars will be the next Guitar Hero. I can just hear it now: "Hey dude, wanna go jam on my [capacitive sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave)?" **Implications** - And you know what? It works! Each guitar is $25 and can play three different songs, allowing all imaginary rock stars to rock out in several different modes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Papercraft Guitars:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring the potential of low-cost, eco-friendly guitar manufacturing using papercraft materials. - **Cardboard Amps:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating sustainable and affordable amplifiers made from recyclable cardboard materials. - **Capacitive Sensor Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating capacitive sensor technology into musical instruments for enhanced interactive features. ### Where This Applies - **Music Instruments:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing innovative and eco-friendly musical instruments to meet the demands of sustainability-conscious consumers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leveraging papercraft materials to create affordable and customizable musical toys for children and hobbyists. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating capacitive sensor technology into consumer electronics products to enable new ways of interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Digitized Guitar Whammy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-whammy-bar.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Children-Forward Guitar Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md)