If you are a fan of the 'Super Mario' game series and making music, then you will love the Koopa Troopa Guitar. This guitar is designed after the Koopa Troopa featured in the 'Super Mario' games, and is actually a playable instrument.
A lot of gamers are musically inclined, so this guitar's creation comes as no surprise to most individuals. Be sure to read below to see more great (and geeky) guitars from the Trend Hunter archives.
What's Driving This Trend
- Retro Gaming-inspired Musical Instruments
- Opportunity for manufacturers to create more musical instruments inspired by classic video games.
- Nostalgic Gaming Memorabilia
- Opportunity for collectibles companies to create and sell retro gaming-inspired items like the Koopa Troopa Guitar.
- Cross-over Gaming Merchandise
- Opportunity for gaming companies to collaborate with music instrument manufacturers to create unique and playable gaming-themed guitars.
Who This Affects Most
- Musical Instruments
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create gaming-inspired instruments that appeal to a niche market of gamers and music enthusiasts.
- Collectibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to produce and market gaming-inspired memorabilia that connects with nostalgic gamers.
- Gaming and Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to collaborate with music instrument manufacturers to offer branded gaming merchandise that caters to the interests of gamers and music lovers alike.
