# Soda Landlines Coca-Cola Company Creates Single Line Phone in Disguise By TopDog | Published 2010-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-phone References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5457066/coca) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2010/01/coca-cola-landline-phone.html:) There will never be an end to novelty items from beverage giant [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-10-pro-cocacola-edition) as proven by the newest installment of [Coca-Cola branded gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-collection). But unlike the last Coca-Cola inspired gadget, this single line phone actually works. What is better than having a landline disguised as a refreshing cup of Coca-Cola? Nothing, if you are fanatical about collecting [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-retro-lime) paraphernalia. Add this item to the list of random branding happenings. **Implications** - When the phone is standing upright it looks like a soda that you have purchased from the movies -- the ones made out of paper with the plastic tops. The dial pad is located on the bottom of the cup and the speakers are placed in the cup's middle area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Branded Gadgets:** Opportunity to create unique and charming branded gadgets that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Disguised Functional Items:** Potential to develop everyday items with a hidden purpose or design that adds novelty and surprise. - **Nostalgic Consumer Products:** Chances to capitalize on consumer nostalgia by creating products that evoke a sense of familiarity and sentimentality. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles:** Collectibles industry can explore collaborations with popular brands to create limited edition novelty items. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics sector can incorporate disguised designs in their products to offer unique and fun user experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry can experiment with branded merchandise, offering customers novelty and collectible items alongside their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soda-Branded Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-10-pro-cocacola-edition.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Retro Soda Collab Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-drinkware.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Nostalgic Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-retro-lime.md) - [Smart Soda Dispenser Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine.md) - [Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boring-phone.md) - [Soda-Themed Beverage Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owala-x-diet-coke.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md)