# Retro Arcade Apparel BLUE HEROES Created a Collection of Pac-Man Clothing and Accessories By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-heroes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/pacman-blue-heroes-collection) & [d-mop](http://www.d-mop.com/eng/index.php) BLUE HEROES is taking consumers back to the 1980s with a line of [retro apparel and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollercoaster-tycoon-collection) that were made in honor of the [iconic Pac-Man arcade game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light). Included are a number of t-shirts, hoodies and long-sleeves, as well as a bomber jacket, backpack and purse. Each is printed with a vibrant graphic image that makes BLUE HEROES' tribute clear, with the name of the game, characters and the adrenaline-pumping maze structure shown. The backpack and purse within the collection do this differently however, using studs stuck into the material to form the images. This works to further add to the retro vibe that BLUE HEROES creates, as the [pixelated characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game) are shown in their truest form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Fashion:** Opportunity for apparel brands to tap into nostalgia and create retro gaming-inspired clothing lines. - **Iconic Character Merchandise:** Chance for retailers to create branded merchandise featuring iconic characters from popular video games and movies. - **Pixel Art Accessories:** Emerging trend of accessories featuring pixelated designs, offering unique and nostalgic options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** Apparel companies can explore retro gaming-inspired lines to cater to a niche market of nostalgic consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can partner with gaming and entertainment brands to create exclusive character merchandise and boost their sales. - **Accessories:** Accessory manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of pixel art designs to offer distinctive and appealing products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-playstation.md) - [Holographic Game-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-5.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Retro Gaming Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollercoaster-tycoon-collection.md)