# Arcade-Inspired Pastry Molds The 3D Mario-Themed Cookie Cutters are Great for Gamers By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dmario-themed-cookie-cutters References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/09/12/super-mario-bros-cookie-cutters/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/109048540/mario-bros-7-cookie-cutter-set) Cookies are always a great treat, but they're even more amazing when they look like your [favorite video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates), and the 3D Mario-Themed Cookie Cutters do just that. These cool cookie shapers will make any of your homemade sugary creations into fun iconic game characters. These cute kitchen accessories come from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) seller Warpzone. You’ll be able to mold your dough perfectly into Mario, a mushroom, a Goomba, Toad, Luigi or a star. All you have to do is whip up your favorite [cookie recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cutout-cookies) and push them on top. This would be the best treat for any gamer to receive when they’re totally in the zone. A bite of one of these cookies will give them that extra bit of star power! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Arcade-inspired Pastry Molds:** Expanding the market for video game-themed kitchen accessories by creating 3D cookie cutters that resemble iconic game characters. ### Where This Applies - **Baking Supplies:** Providing baking enthusiasts with unique and specialty kitchen tools like 3D cookie molds for creating themed pastries. - **Gaming Merchandise:** Catering to gamers' love for their favorite video game characters by offering merchandise such as cookie cutters that allow them to bake treats in their likeness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Streaming Series Cookie Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md) - [Nostalgic Video Game Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-stripes-rocky-road-cookies.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-minecraft-cookies.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Honoring Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-a-minecraft-movie.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md)