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Fairytale-Styled Sharpeners

The Geppeto's Pencil Sharpener Will Keep Utensils Sharp

— July 6, 2012 — Unique
Bring a fairytale vibe and feel to your workstation and writing utensils with the Geppeto's pencil sharpener. With this majestic sharpener in tow, your utensils will be just as sharp as your wit and charm. This cute and fun office accessory's nose will grow no matter what statements you make or what fantastical fibs you form.

Pinocchio's human creator Geppeto could not have designed a more fantastic pencil sharpener than this fairytale-inspired stationery instrument. No matter what statements you make at your desk, be them truthful or not, Pinocchio's iconic nose will graciously grow and sharpen your tools.

Enjoy the Pinocchio pencil sharper that comes complete with a wooden pencil for your sharpening pleasure, or give it as a gift to fairytale fanatics. Involve an iconic fairytale in your everyday and often mundane office tasks with Geppeto's pencil sharpener.


Trend Themes
1. Fairytale-inspired Office Decor - Opportunity for businesses to create fairytale-inspired office supplies and accessories, adding a touch of fun and creativity to the daily corporate grind
2. Novelty Stationery Instruments - Opportunity for businesses to create whimsical and playful stationery instruments that will bring joy and entertainment to its users
3. Creative Marketing Strategies - Opportunity for businesses to use fairytale-inspired products as part of their creative marketing and branding campaigns to appeal to consumers' emotions and storytelling sensibilities
Industry Implications
1. Stationery Manufacturing - Opportunity for stationery manufacturers to expand their product lines with fun and creative fairytale-inspired equipment
2. Office Supply Retail - Opportunity for office supply retailers to offer unique and playful stationery and desktop accessories to differentiate themselves in a crowded market
3. Children's Toy Market - Opportunity for toy makers to create playful and interactive stationery and craft supplies that appeal to children's imaginations and creativity
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