# Ninja Memory Sticks The USB Flash Drive Heroes have Character By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Flash-Drive-Heroes References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2516/USB-Flash-Drive-Heroes) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/) The USB Flash Drive Heroes come fashioned in the shape of various funky characters. There’s a ninja, a penguin, a reindeer, a spaceman and an owl. I couldn’t quite figure out what exactly they all had in common, but they are definitely a little different then most [USB flash drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-flash-drive) I’ve come across. The cases are crafted from a special water-resistant silicone to fight off stray raindrops and can easily be attached to your [key chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-friends-plushie-keychains). You won’t even have to worry about losing the [protective lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-series) because all the heads of the USB Flash Drive Heroes flip back to reveal the connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character USB Drives:** The trend of creating creative USB drives in unusual shapes such as animals and heroes offers opportunities in the novelty gift industry. - **Water-resistant USB Drives:** The trend of creating water-resistant USB drives offers opportunities in industries such as outdoor and adventure gear, for people who often use their USBs in harsh weather conditions. - **Attached USB Drives:** The trend of creating USB drives that can easily be attached to key chains offers opportunities in the promotional products and marketing industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gift:** The gift industry could benefit from the unique designs of character USB drives as novelty presents. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** The outdoor and adventure gear industry could see potential in the effectiveness of water-resistant USB drives. - **Promotional Products and Marketing:** The promotional products and marketing industry could profit from creating and distributing custom USB drives with their brand logos attached to key chains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Spaceship-Inspired USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-usb-hub.md)