# Magnetic Military Replicas The Space Battleship Yamato is Made Entirely of Zen Magnets By manzil | Published 2011-01-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-magnets References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/space-battleship-yamato-built-out-of-zen-magnets.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/tend2it/) A fan of [anime classic movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-robot-grendizer) has recreated a Space Battleship Yamato replica from [Zen Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set) and nails. This battleship replica was created as a tribute to the movie Space Battleship Yamato, which released in December, 2010. The artist used magnets, nails and papers clips to skillfully assemble this intricate [metallic replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss). Check out the Space Battleship Yamato in the gallery. I suggest going to check out the movie afterward, just for a comparison. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Anime-inspired Replicas:** Opportunity for creating intricate replicas of iconic anime vehicles using innovative materials like magnets and nails. - **Nostalgia-driven Collectibles:** Potential for developing collectible items that pay homage to classic movies, appealing to fans' sense of nostalgia. - **Creative Use of Unconventional Materials:** Possibility for exploring new ways of utilizing magnets, nails, and paper clips to create artistic and functional objects. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Collectibles Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in producing unique and nostalgic collectibles inspired by iconic movies and anime classics. - **Craft and DIY Industry:** Opportunity for promoting the use of unconventional materials like magnets, nails, and paper clips in creative projects and crafts. - **Entertainment and Film Industry:** Potential to collaborate with fan artists and creators to produce officially licensed replicas and merchandise for beloved movies and anime. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-inspired-yacht.md) - [Sci-Fi Media Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabridge-mini-bridge.md) - [Wooden Military Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m142-himars.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md) - [Miniature Endearing Souvenir Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-ghibli-museum.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set.md)