# LED Doormats Welcome Visitors With this High-Tech 'Space Invaders' Mat By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-tech-welcome-mats-space-invaders-led-doormat-is-retro-chic References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2066/Space-Invaders-LED-Doormat?aff=1661) This 'Space Invaders' doormat is a must for any tech geek that wants to prove their fandom to [retro video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids). People will be amazed as they watch the little 'Space Invader' characters move across the top of the mat. The doormat needs two AA batteries to power the [LED animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-dock-led-charger), but the welcome mat is certainly meant to withstand tough outdoor conditions. Be the talk of the geek world and the envy of all your online gaming friends with the 'Space Invaders' LED Doormat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-themed Home Decor:** There is a potential to disrupt the home goods market with more LED products that appeal to customers' nostalgia. - **Incorporation of Technology in Everyday Items:** By adding LED technology to ordinary items like doormats, companies have the chance to create unique products that stand out in the market. - **Outdoor LED Products:** There is a potential to create more durable and weather-proof LED products to cater to outdoor spaces and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can incorporate more LED products to create unique and technologically driven products to stand out in the market. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The gaming merchandise industry can expand its product offerings to include LED products that capitalize on customers' nostalgia for retro video games. - **Outdoor Events:** The event industry can benefit from durable and weather-proof LED products designed specifically for outdoor spaces and events, creating a captivating and unique experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outlier.md) - [AI-Powered Entryway Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbell.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Smart Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issin.md) - [AI-Powered Pixel Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md)