# Prank-Funding Campaigns Simon Kwan's Kickstarter Campaign Aims to Create an X-Wing Fighter By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-13 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xwing-fighter References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/?s=death) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonkwan/crowdfunding-rebel-alliance-x-wing-squadron?ref=category) This hilarious Kickstarter campaign by Simon Kwan hopes to earn $11 million dollars for an X-Wing Fighter. The initiative is a reaction to a similar controversial spoof campaign that hopes to raise about 31 million dollars to build a Death Star. If you have seen the movies, you will know that it took Luke Skywalker's crafty piloting in an X-Wing Fighter to take down the all powerful Death Star. Both campaigns have already earned themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars in support. The thought of a Death Star in real life has already stirred up some controversy with members of the United States, who have signed a petition to put a stop to this madness. Those responsible for the campaign have insisted that they set the goal high enough to ensure it will never be reached. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/olympics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Prank-funding Campaigns:** Prank-funding campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter are gaining popularity, offering humorous and absurd projects for funding. - **Controversial Crowdfunding Campaigns:** Controversial crowdfunding campaigns that mock popular franchises, like the X-Wing Fighter and Death Star, are attracting significant attention and support. - **Fan-made Movie Props:** Fan-made movie props, such as the X-Wing Fighter and Death Star, are experiencing increased interest with crowd funding becoming a popular alternative to traditional production methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry is witnessing the rise of prank and controversial campaigns which present opportunities to attract a broader audience and funding for unique and entertaining projects. - **Movie Production:** The movie production industry can consider embracing fan-made movie props as a disruptive innovation opportunity, tapping into a passionate and engaged fan base for funding and creative collaborations. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry has an opportunity to leverage the popularity of fan-made movie props by collaborating with creators to develop and market officially licensed versions, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickstarter-late-pledges.md) - [Crowdfunded 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geetech-thunder.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md)