# Bright 80s Cartoon Blankets Warm Up with Your Favorite Ray of Joy with the Rainbow Brite Body Cozy By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-cozy References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/28/Rainbow-Brite-Body-Cozy/) & [spencersmvc.kraftek.net](http://spencersmvc.kraftek.net/product/Ci-Rainbow-Bright-Fleece-Wslee) As winter comes into full effect, you will need more winter accessories such as the rainbow brite body cozy, which will warm you right up in a bright and fun way. The cozy is a [blanket that comes with sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-cosy-cookie) so that you can decide if you want to wear it as a blanket or as another playful accessory when lounging around at home. The blanket has Rainbow [Bright](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reright-design) imprinted on it so that you can have a fun time imagining that you are fighting evil with your rainbow-haired horse Starlite through the power of light, magic and kindness. It is also a great way to [bring back nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-care-bears) for those who were kids in the 80s. The Rainbow Brite Body Cozy is available for $24.95 online at the NeatoShop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-styled Blankets:** The trend of blankets with retro-styled cartoon characters is growing, offering new opportunities for licensing deals and collaborations with nostalgic brands. - **Dual-function Winter Accessories:** Winter accessories that have multiple uses, such as blankets with sleeves, are gaining popularity, creating opportunities for product innovation within the seasonal product market. - **Nostalgic Merchandise:** The popularity of nostalgic merchandise, especially from the 80s, presents opportunities for new product development and marketing strategies that leverage the emotional connection to childhood memories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-function winter accessories by designing and marketing products that effectively combine functionality and style, such as blankets with sleeves. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** The licensing and merchandising industry can leverage the demand for nostalgic merchandise to create collaborations and licensing deals with retro brands and products. - **Seasonal Products:** The seasonal products industry can innovate upon winter accessories by offering multi-use products, such as blankets with sleeves, that cater to the needs of consumers during the colder months. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Large Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blanket.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Cozy Heated Sofa Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-blanket.md) - [Ultra-Comfortable Home Blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windowpane-blanket.md) - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md) - [Arm-Freeing Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-wata-tank-blanket.md)