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Illusionary Heat-Sensitive Mugs

These Criminal Minds Heat-Sensitive Mugs are Scorchingly Hot

— January 31, 2014 — Art & Design
Catch an ‘unsub’ (unknown subject) while drinking coffee in these Criminal Minds heat-sensitive mugs. Even the best people at the BAU need some caffeine to refuel. These Criminal Minds heat sensitive mugs will reveal what is really on the mind of the mug. The mugs both feature the Criminal Minds logo, which gives the illusion of suspect outlines, blood splatters and a file when you pour hot liquid inside. 

Any Criminal Minds fan would absolutely love this novelty gift and it holds up to 11 ounces of liquid. The Criminal Minds heat sensitive mugs will make every morning a little more exciting to wake up to. It's designed to unleash your inner profiler at any time. Use its features and create your own story behind the appearing silhouettes and catch the unsub before its too late.
Trend Themes
1. Heat-sensitive Novelties - Opportunity for businesses to create heat-sensitive products that reveal hidden designs or messages when exposed to heat.
2. Interactive Drinkware - Businesses can develop drinkware with interactive features, such as heat-sensitive elements, to enhance the user experience and create novelty gifts.
3. TV Show Merchandise - The market for merchandise related to popular TV shows, like Criminal Minds, offers opportunities for businesses to create unique and fan-oriented products.
Industry Implications
1. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can explore the creation of heat-sensitive products as unique gift options to target consumers seeking unusual and interactive items.
2. Housewares - The housewares industry can develop interactive drinkware with heat-sensitive features to cater to consumers looking for innovative and entertaining kitchen accessories.
3. Entertainment Merchandise - Companies specializing in entertainment merchandise can tap into the TV show merchandising industry by producing unique, licensed products like Criminal Minds heat-sensitive mugs.
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