# Transformative Gamer Cups These Heat Change Mugs From ThinkGeek Have a Retro Video Game Theme By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-change-mugs References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/heat-changing-ready-player-one-mug-for-gamers-who-caffeinate/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1f6c/?cpg=wnrss&cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611) [Heat change mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) like this one will help gamers get the caffeine they need when their own bodies need to refuel. An exclusive creation from ThinkGeek, the Ready Player 1 Heat-Change Mug transforms when filled with a hot beverage. The 11 ounce cup reads 'Ready, Player One Start' when it is filled with warm contents. However, if your tea, coffee or hot chocolate has gone cold -- or the cup is simply empty -- it will say 'Game Over, Refill? > Yes No' instead. This is ideal if you are addicted to coffee (or other hot liquids) and [retro video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game). The ceramic heat change mugs make a great gift for any [coffee-guzzling gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamer-supps-gg-energy) in your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heat Change Mugs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expanding the heat change technology to other products like water bottles or T-shirts. - **Exclusive Creations:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborating with other brands to create limited edition heat change mugs. - **Retro Video Game Theme:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing heat change mugs with themes from popular movies or TV shows. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating interactive game controllers with heat change technology. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Offering personalized heat change products through online customization tools. - **Gifting Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Designing heat change gift sets with multiple themed mugs and complementary items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Insulated Video Game Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-tumbler-book.md) - [App-Controlled Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatic.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-fp-coffee-machine.md) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [Heated Espresso-Sized Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-espresso-cup.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md)