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Vintage Video Game Blankets

Nintendo-Inspired Quilts Conjure 8-Bit Memories

— March 12, 2012 — Tech
Patched together by Buzzfeed user Bsayasane, these Nintendo-inspired quilts combine the relatively new hobby of gaming with the age old past-time of knitting. In keeping with a retro feel, the Nintendo-inspired quilts are rendered in a nostalgic 8-bit motif -- a design that is sure to conjure warm memories of throwing controllers at television screens in fits of unspeakable rage quelled only by the supreme satisfaction of completing a level so impossible that Salvador Dali would blush at the mere sight of it.

The Nintendo-inspired quilts cover a variety of characters. One blanket features Super Mario wearing his classic red hat, red shirt and blue overalls. Another depicts Super Mario in his less well-known, but equally fashionable frog suit. If good guys aren’t your thing, you can always opt for the Winged Goomba quilt. For people who aren’t the biggest fans of the Mario franchise, there are a couple renditions of Kirby.

Bsayasane’s Nintendo-inspired quilts are quality examples of geek-chic video game accessories.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Merchandise - Opportunity to create and market more nostalgic video game-themed products such as blankets.
2. Handmade and Craft Hobbies - Increasing interest in knitting and quilting, providing a market for unique and personalized handmade products.
3. Geek Culture Fashion - Growing demand for geek-chic accessories in the fashion industry, opening avenues for retro gaming-inspired clothing and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create and market more unique and nostalgic gaming products, appealing to retro gaming enthusiasts.
2. Craft and DIY - Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide resources, tools, and platforms that cater to the growing interest in handmade crafts and DIY projects.
3. Fashion and Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity to introduce retro gaming-inspired fashion lines and accessories to tap into the demand for geek culture-related merchandise.
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