# Themed Video Game Jackets Nintendo's Animal Crossing Merch Includes a Jacket for Frequent Flyers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-merch References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/412800/Nintendo-Debuts-Animal-Crossing-Pilot-Wear-For-Dodo-Airlines-Frequent-Fliers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+designtaxi_news+%28TAXI+Daily+News%29) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1341790679291215874) Fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons will recognize that one of the newest Animal Crossing merch designs from [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items) is modeled on the Dodo Airlines. The [green pilot jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-racing-club) is adorned with patches, including a large one for Dodo Airlines on the back, along with a string of five stars and a pair of matching yellow wings. From Nintendo, there's also plenty of other fun Animal Crossing merch that fans can get their hands on. The collection also includes Nintendo [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-set) carrying cases, stuffed toys, t-shirts and caps. During a pandemic, the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons provided a much-needed escape for Millennials and Gen Z who suddenly found themselves unable to travel and spending more time than usual at home. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Themed Merchandise:** Opportunity for other video game franchises to create themed merchandise as a way to engage with fans and create additional revenue streams. - **Nostalgic Merchandise:** Opportunity to create nostalgic merchandise for older generations of gamers who want to relive their favorite games from their youth. - **Virtual Merchandise:** Opportunity to create virtual merchandise that can be used in-game as a way to create a unique experience for players. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can create merchandise that ties in with their games to engage with fans and create additional revenue streams. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can create themed jackets and other clothing items that appeal to fans of popular video game franchises. - **Toy:** Toy companies can create stuffed animals and other toys that tie in with popular video game franchises as a way to engage with fans and create additional revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Flightwear Collaboration Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-remake-x-avirex.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Airport Gaming Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-international-airport-1.md) - [Game-Inspired Merchandise Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangamer-1.md) - [Customizable Toy Islanders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-1.md) - [Airline Merchandise Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-1.md)