# Goodie Bags for Font Fans ‘Eclecto Type Treasures' by UPPERCASE By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-23 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodie-bags-for-font-fans-eclecto-type-treasures-by-uppercase References: [coveiter.blogspot](http://coveiter.blogspot.com/2008/11/eclecto-type-treasures.html) & [shop.uppercasegallery](http://shop.uppercasegallery.ca/products/eclecto-papers) 'Eclecto Type Treasures' by UPPERCASE are super fun [grab-bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montana-west) for font fanatics. The shop owners have collected thousands of bits of [vintage food labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font), postcards, sign letters, playing cards, and antique papers. For $12.00 you receive a clear plastic pack of their randomly selected delights. If you want to receive 'Eclecto Type Treasures' for [Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-gift-boxes), you better place your order now, as the letter goodies are becoming 'numbered.' The art gallery, book seller and paper goods store is located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Typography:** Exploring the use of vintage typography in design and branding offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create unique and nostalgic experiences. - **Curated Collectibles:** The trend of offering curated collectibles like 'Eclecto Type Treasures' presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to tap into niche markets and provide personalized experiences. - **Retro Aesthetics:** The resurgence of retro aesthetics in art and design offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create products and experiences that evoke nostalgia and appeal to vintage enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can tap into the trend of curated collectibles and vintage typography to offer unique, limited-edition pieces that attract font enthusiasts and collectors. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can leverage the trend of retro aesthetics and vintage typography to create eye-catching branding elements and designs that stand out from the crowd. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the trend of curated collectibles and vintage typography by offering specialized marketplaces for font fanatics and collectors to buy and sell unique typographic artifacts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-roots-post.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foney-fonts.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Library Literature Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-public-library-1.md) - [Cute-Themed Collectible Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugoi-mart.md)