# Animalistic Phone Plugs The Japanese Gift Market Animal Plug-In Collection is Cute By Jen Chae | Published 2013-04-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-accessories-dinosaurs References: [japanesegiftmarket](http://www.japanesegiftmarket.com/PGDESIGN-PLUG-COLLECTION-SAFARI.aspx) [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel) accessories couldn't get any more random now that you you can top your iPhone earphone jack with the animal of your choice. These micro-sized plastic figurines are not just a loud statement piece -- they serve the purpose of protecting your phone's water damage sticker (inside the earphone port). This craze started in Asia, the global leader of cute and intricate phone-related anything. These funky inventions allow you to differentiate your iPhone from the billions of others out there. After all, phones are no longer just a calling device, but a personal expression of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cute Phone Accessories:** The rise of animal-inspired phone plugs represents a trend in the market for cute and unique phone accessories. - **Personalization:** The popularity of animal phone plugs reflects a trend of consumers seeking ways to personalize their phones and make them stand out. - **Phone Protection:** The demand for animal phone plugs reveals a trend of consumers prioritizing the protection of their devices while still maintaining a fun aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** The animal phone plug trend presents opportunities for companies in the mobile accessories industry to develop and market unique and eye-catching phone plugs. - **Gift and Novelty:** The popularity of animal-inspired phone plugs offers opportunities for businesses in the gift and novelty industry to create and sell fun and quirky accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** The growing demand for phone protection and personalization opens up opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to innovate and offer customized phone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Headphone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andaash.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel-x-casetify.md) - [Collectible Baby Smartphone Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonny-angel.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Interchangeable Phone Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-for-the-iphone.md)