# Game-Inspired Fortune-Tellers Kody Koala Boardwalk Cabinets Make Nintendo Toons Clairvoyants By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-koala-boardwalk-cabinets References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/24/nintendo-themed-boardwalk-cabinets/) & [kodykoala](http://www.kodykoala.com/) I've never had the chance to have my fortune told by a vending machine, but if these Kody Koala boardwalk cabinets were located anywhere near where I lived, I would make daily visits. Opting to remove the cliched [fortune teller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle), Kody Koala has instead decided to use classic [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys) characters Mario, Wario and Elecman to deliver the good and bad news. These Kody Koala boardwalk cabinets aren't the only quirky Nintendo creations to be found on Kody Koala's awesome Nintendo-themed website. Be sure to check out his custom-made toys, statues and even video games. **Implications** - As consumers continue to age, they want to satiate their desire to remain youthful and their demand for nostalgia products increases. As such, corporations may consider releasing a line of nostalgia-inducing products as a way to garner business from customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia Products:** Opportunity for corporations to release nostalgia-inducing products to attract customers. - **Youthful Aging:** Growing market of consumers seeking products to satisfy their desire to remain youthful. - **Quirky Creations:** Demand for unique and unconventional products inspired by popular culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating custom-made toys with pop culture references. - **Gaming Industry:** Potential for developing video games with nostalgic themes or characters. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a line of niche products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-teller-squish-ball.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld-gaming-device.md)