# Curious Gaming Caps The Mario Question Block Hat Will Have People Pounding Heads By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-question-block-hat References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/07/mario-question-mark-baseball-cap/) & [604republic](http://www.604republic.com/prod/question_block_hat) Creating an entire Super [Mario](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-super-mario-menu) Bros. outfit is now possible thanks to the Mario Question Block Hat. The Mario Question Block Hat is a [black cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap) styled after the iconic question mark boxes that first appeared in the original Mario game. Unlike the question mark boxes in the game, I doubt you will be rewarded for headbutting the question mark box on this cap with coins or power-ups. However, this does not take away from its flair or originality. It lets wearers express their love for gaming in a way only true nerds will understand. [Video-game fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection) has become more mainstream over the years, but any hipster can wear a Bowser t-shirt. It takes a true gamer to rock a Mario Question Block Hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video Game Fashion:** Creating fashion items inspired by video games provides an opportunity to tap into the growing market of gamers who want to showcase their love for gaming through clothing and accessories. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Designing fashion items that pay homage to iconic video games like Super Mario Bros. allows individuals to indulge in nostalgia while expressing their unique style. - **Geek Culture Apparel:** Developing clothing and accessories that cater specifically to geeks and gamers fosters a sense of community and allows individuals to proudly display their interests and passion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can capitalize on the growing demand for video games and geek culture-inspired clothing by designing and producing unique and stylish gaming-themed items. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The market for gaming merchandise presents opportunities for businesses to create and sell licensed accessories and apparel that resonate with gamers and fans of popular video game franchises. - **Retro and Nostalgia Products:** Companies specializing in retro and nostalgia products can expand their offerings by incorporating video game-inspired fashion items and accessories to attract a broader customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Key-Typing Headgarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-cap.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-beanie.md) - [Retro Gaming Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-artisan-keycap.md)