Fans of Valve Corporation's puzzle-platform sci fi video game will love the Portal LED Flashlights. These small and practical tokens of gamer love can be carried around at all times on keychains: a constant reminder of their devotion to this particular video game.
Brought to the masses by the fine fellows at ThinkGeek, the Portal LED Flashlights come in two versions: Wheatley, which emits a cool blue light, and Portal Turret, which shines a red light ominously. The perfect stocking stuffer for this Christmas season, these Portal LED Flashlights are personable, affordable and full of fun. Even the descriptions will win non-fans over. For instance, ThinkGeek writes about Wheatley, "He might be a bit dim, but this flashlight is not."
Overall, the Portal LED Flashlights shows how popular this video game is.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Video Game Merchandise
- The popularity of video games can create opportunities for companies to create unique and practical merchandise like the Portal LED Flashlights.
- Gamer Collectibles
- Fans of video games are often collectors, creating opportunities to design and market unique collectibles like the Portal LED Flashlights.
- Functional Toys
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Where This Applies
- Gaming Industry
- The gaming industry can expand into the merchandise market by creating practical and fun items like the Portal LED Flashlights.
- Toy Industry
- Toy companies can explore creating a line of functional toys like the Portal LED Flashlights to appeal to both kids and adults.
- Collectibles Industry
- The popularity of collectibles provides opportunities for companies to design and market unique items like the Portal LED Flashlights to appeal to collectors of all ages.
