# Nerdy Arcade Sweatshirts The Racanookie Hoodie Would Make the Perfect Geeky Halloween Costume By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-01 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-halloween-costume References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/jackets/racanooki-costume-hoodie-with-moveable-tail/) & [80stees](http://www.80stees.com/products/Racanooki-Costume-Hoodie.asp) The Racanookie Hoodie is totally arcade-inspired and would certainly make a fun geeky Halloween costume. [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique) fans are sure to recognize where the design for this sweet sweater comes from. The design is inspired by the [classic Mario games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5), when Mario gets to turn into a raccoon. This adorably dorky sweatshirt comes from the design team at 80s Tees and can be found on its website. The Racanookie Hoodie looks just like the classic video game character Mario when he receives a floating raccoon feather in the game. The sweater has a brown raccoon print, overly large raccoon hood and a stripped raccoon tail. The best part about it is that the raccoon tail can move up and down when you pull on the strings. So if you're searching for a geeky Halloween costume for this year's celebrations, you should definitely check this design out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Arcade-inspired Sweatshirts:** Opportunity to create more arcade-inspired sweatshirts with nostalgic designs. - **Geeky Halloween Costumes:** Opportunity to produce more geeky Halloween costumes that are inspired by popular video game characters. - **Moving Apparel Accessories:** Opportunity to create apparel accessories that have interactive and movable elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** Apparel industry can capitalize on the demand for arcade-inspired sweatshirts and geeky Halloween costumes. - **Gaming:** Gaming industry can collaborate with apparel brands to create licensed clothing based on popular video game characters. - **Toy:** Toy industry can explore the creation of interactive apparel accessories that incorporate movable elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Gaming Controller Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-mini-controller-hoodie.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-playstation.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md)