# Gameboy Plushies Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow By Pearl | Published 2008-06-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameboy-plushies-felt-cushions-by References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/1690291) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12296385) These 30 cm tall hand-stitched [felt cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gaming-cushion) are in the shape of the [popular video game consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set). Young Gameboy enthusiasts will love having the cushions in their bedrooms or perhaps in the family room. They make comfy back or head rests for the serious gamer willing to pay the $45 per cushion. The designer is Australian Cloudsparrow who has an [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) store. The Gameboy Plushies are customizable for colour, size and other alterations. If fans are patient, Gameboy pouches, shoulder bags and custom t-shirts are on their way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gaming Merchandise:** Expanding the gaming merchandise industry through nostalgic and customizable products. - **Hand-made Felt Products:** Growing demand for unique and artisanal products among consumers. - **Customizable Merchandise:** Providing consumers with the ability to personalize and create unique products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity for gaming merchandise companies to expand their product offerings through customizable and nostalgic products. - **Hand-made Products:** Increasing demand for unique and artisanal products provides opportunity for small businesses and individual creators to succeed in the market. - **Custom Printing and Embroidery Services:** Opportunity in providing consumers with the ability to customize and personalize products according to their preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Themed Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-enix-1.md) - [Contoured Gamer Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neochi-pillow-for-gaming.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Cushion Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-cushion-bed.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-pillow.md) - [Anime-Inspired Vehicle Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieza-pod-cushion.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md)