Now coming to a Halloween party near you are these Angry Birds costumes. For a simple iPhone and Android game, it's surprising to see just how viral these plumed personalities have become.
The Clock Blog has given readers the challenge of designing their own home-made Angry Birds costumes and sending them in to be featured on the website. From masks and headpieces to fully formed getups, don't you wish you'd made one for yourself?
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Trend Themes
1. Viral Game Costumes - An emerging trend of creating costumes based on popular video game characters, such as Angry Birds, is gaining traction and going viral on social media platforms.
2. DIY Halloween Costumes - The trend of designing and creating homemade costumes is growing, as people seek unique and personalized outfits for Halloween.
3. Mobile Game Merchandise - The popularity of mobile games is sparking a trend of merchandise, such as costumes, inspired by game characters, giving fans a tangible way to express their fandom.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can create partnerships with costume makers to license and sell official game-inspired costumes, capitalizing on the demand for character costumes.
2. Retail - Retailers can leverage the trend of DIY Halloween costumes by offering costume-making materials and accessories, catering to the growing number of people who prefer personalized and unique outfits.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore collaborations between mobile game developers and costume designers to create exclusive merchandise and costumes for popular games, creating additional revenue streams and boosting brand engagement.