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Geeky Gamer Studs

The Super Mario Earring Make Being Nerdy Look Good

— December 24, 2013 — Pop Culture
These lovely Super Mario earrings let you be geeky while still looking classy.

Made by the power couple Shana and Shawn Hampton who run the Etsy shop Pixel Party, these pixelated earpieces are a tribute and love letter to the iconic Italian plumber Mario and his adventures. Primarily modeled after the look of the classic video game Super Mario 3, these earrings look like classic trademarks from the series, such as the mushroom, Mario in a Tanooki suit, the fire flower and more. For those who are very old school, you can also choose an earring designed like Donkey Kong from the first video game to feature Mario.

These Super Mario earrings are "made from shrink plastic, sealed with a clear glossy sealer and attached to silver tone earposts," allowing you to carry your love of gaming with you wherever you go.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create pixelated jewelry inspired by iconic video game characters like Mario, appealing to gamers and nostalgic geeks.
2. Geek Chic Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashionable accessories and clothing that incorporate geeky elements, like Super Mario earrings, to cater to the growing geek chic trend.
3. Gaming Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of fashion accessories specifically targeted towards gamers, offering unique pieces that showcase their gaming interests.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge gaming culture with the jewelry industry by creating unique and nostalgic pieces, attracting gamers and geeks as a niche market.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the geek chic trend by incorporating elements of popular video game characters into fashionable accessories and clothing, catering to the geek community.
3. Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the gaming industry into the fashion world by collaborating with designers to create gaming-inspired fashion accessories, appealing to gamers who want to express their love for gaming.
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