# Retro Gamer Guitars The Koopa Troopa Guitar Will Have You Shredding Like it's 1985 By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koopa-troopa-guitar References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/08/23/koopa-troopa-guitar/) & [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2010/01/shredding_the_shell_a_koopa_tr.php) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera), and is actually a [playable instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars) from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Affordable Retro-Style Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrostyle-guitar.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasha-bamboo-smart-guitar.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md)