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Superhero Gear Shifts

This Spider-Man Shift Knob is Great for Fans of the Infamous Marvel Hero

— September 11, 2014 — Art & Design
Driver everywhere in style with this superhero gear shift designed to look like the infamous Spider-Man's mask. This Marvel hero gear knob will make racing around in your car that much more of a thrilling adventure.

If you happen to be a die-hard Spider-Man fan now you can add some spidey senses into your driving habits thanks to this novelty gear shift design. The knob looks exactly like Spider-Man's red mask covered in black webbing and two angled eye slits. The knob is soft to the touch and the web detailing ensures that you have a firm grip on the shift when you're switching gears. Comic book fans can unscrew their current joy stick knob and swap it out for this Spider-Man one to add some superhero powers to their riding experience.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Gear Shifts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and manufacturing gear shifts with unique and themed designs to enhance the driving experience and cater to niche markets.
2. Fan Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating licensed merchandise that connects with passionate fan bases, such as superhero-themed gear shifts, to tap into the lucrative market of fandom-inspired products.
3. Enhanced Driving Experience - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing accessories like shift knobs that provide a tactile and immersive experience for car enthusiasts, adding an element of excitement to everyday driving.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding product offerings in the automotive accessories industry to include unique gear shifts that cater to specific interests and fan bases.
2. Licensed Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with popular franchises and designing merchandise like superhero gear shifts to capitalize on the demand for licensed products among loyal fan communities.
3. Theme Park Souvenirs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with theme park operators to create exclusive merchandise, including themed gear shifts, that captures the imagination and interests of visitors.
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