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Deceptive Gamer Lunchboxes

The PS3 Bento Box Pays Tribute to Iconic Gaming Franchises

— December 18, 2012 — Tech
Sony is paying tribute to 'Final Fantasy' and 'Metal Gear Solid' with this special PS3 Bento Box. The PS3 Bento Box will hold meals designed around the games. Fans of 'Final Fantasy' can expect mythical snacks that will boost mana. Fans of 'Metal Gear Solid' may be stuck eating raw snakes and instant noodles.

The creation of the PS3 Bento Box involves a convergence of technologies and methods both old and new. The box itself is cut using a laser-cutting machine. The wood is then refined and shaped by a traditional wood craftsman. The final product is a wooden bento box that looks ridiculously like a Sony PS3. The Japanese electronics giant hasn't yet revealed what meals will come in the PS3 Bento Box, but hopefully they won't be priced as high as the system itself.
Trend Themes
1. Gaming-related Lunchboxes - There is an opportunity to create specialized lunchboxes based on popular video game franchises to cater to the gaming community's fandom and interests.
2. Traditional Woodworking and Laser-cutting - The combination of these techniques can be further explored to create unique and innovative products with precise detailing and customization options.
3. Food-themed Merchandising - There is an opportunity for companies to expand their merchandise to offer fans food and drink options that are related to their favorite games and characters.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming and Entertainment - Game publishers and developers can enter the food industry by creating themed food products and merchandise for their fans to increase engagement and broaden their offerings.
2. Craftsmanship and Manufacturing - Manufacturers and craftsmen can incorporate laser-cutting techniques into traditional woodworking methods to create detailed and unique products for various industries.
3. Food and Beverage Industry - Companies can explore partnerships with gaming franchises and create food and beverage products to cater to a growing market segment of gamers and geeks with a love for food and fandoms.
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