# Nostalgic Gamer Suds The 'Game Boy' Soap Looks Exactly Like The Real Thing By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-soap References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5549323/game-boy-soap-for-the-15-minutes-a-day-you-cant-use-a-real-game-boy) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/48146509/ultra-cool-game-boy-soap-dulce-de-leche) This 'Game Boy' soap has a [perpetual Tetris screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever) that I suppose you could only mess around with once you wash off some of its bits. The pictures in the gallery present the real and the faux--and unfortunately for me, I can't really tell them apart. Maybe on one really early morning, there runs the risk of washing with your actual [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set) Game Boy rather than the dulce de leche-scented 'Game Boy' soap. **Implications** - In the last few years, [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatshouldiwatchai) has seen a rapid change in contemporary youth culture, leading them to invest in film franchises based on cartoons, comic books and video games. A company would be wise to capitalize on this fad by investing in co-branded products or partnerships with popular video games, comic books or cartoons. These genres come with a sizeable built-in fan base, and offer multiple avenues for revenue (t-shirts, action figures, etc). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating co-branded products with popular video games. - **Nostalgic Consumer Goods:** Potential for innovative products that recreate iconic items from the past with a modern twist. - **Pop Culture Merchandising:** Opportunity to partner with popular cartoons, comic books, or video game franchises to create unique merchandise. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to create nostalgic game editions and merchandise. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for companies to develop and market nostalgic consumer products with a modern twist. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to partner with popular entertainment franchises to create unique merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-call-of-duty-collection.md) - [Gamer Body Wash Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-spring-nicesmelling-gaming-shower.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Game-Inspired Hygiene Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-diamond-scrub.md) - [Game-Themed Soap Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-call-of-duty.md) - [Gamer-Approved Soap Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-minecraft.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Branded Gaming Showers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-shower.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md)