# Romantic Bookshelf Accessories The 8-Bit Heart Bookends are Perfect for Gaming Book Worms By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bit-heart-bookends References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/retro-8-bit-hearts-bookends/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/105408485/8-bit-heart-bookends-free-usa-shipping) Knob Creek Metal Arts deserves a gold star for creating these 8-bit Heart Bookends. The [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) metal crafters have created a set of [bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end) that are both geeky and romantic at the same time, a rare combination. The 8-bit Heart Bookends are made out of steel and are strong enough to hold up a pile of strategy guides, gaming magazines and then some. Today's games have lifelike graphics, but many gamers still love the look of 8-bit games from years past. There's just something about a blocky sprite jumping around the screen that feels right. Crafters have responded to this nostalgia, creating a ton of items designed to look more like they belong in a [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard) game than in real-life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **8-bit-themed Merchandise:** Exploit the traditional pixel art-style in offering creative and unique merchandise. - **Geeky Home Decor:** Tap into the geek market and offer unique, and quirky decor items for their homes. - **Romantic Geek-inspired Items:** Meet the needs of the romantic, geek market with customized romantic and geeky-themed items. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** Online stores can capitalize on the growing market for unique and quirky merchandise. - **Home Decor:** Decor companies can create geek-inspired items, specifically for this market niche. - **Craft and DIY:** Artisans can tap into the growing market of specialized craft items by offering customized items like the 8-bit Heart Bookends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Theater-Themed Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-bookend.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Minimalist Greenery Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-propagation-bookend.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Modular Wireless Speaker Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-bookend.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Parisian Building-Inspired Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-bookend.md)