[xattt]

Is there an industry name for this specific phenomenon? Where goods are purchased/owned/carried solely for an intimidating appearance without any intent of using for their intended purpose?

[dharmab]

In the automotive world this is called "presence"

To automotive marketers this type of customer falls under "status seekers"

[henearkr]

A lot of people needing to buy imposing bikes, cars, clothes etc do it because they feel insecure, for example in their masculinity...