# Retro Gamer Lighting The Mario Question Mark Block Lamp is Perfect for a Child's Room By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-question-mark-block-lamp References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/mario-question-block-clock/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/90085886/colorful-mario-question-mark-block-lamp) The [Mario Question](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change) Mark Block Lamp offers a great way to light up dark rooms when playing video games into the wee hours of the night. No true gamer should feel right about using a run-of-the-mill lamp now that they have seen this Super Mario-inspired one. Curated by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) seller Pete Betcher, who owns The Back Pack Shoppe, the Mario Question Mark Block Lamp is just the thing that has been missing from [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life)-themed game rooms. Handmade in Austin, Texas, it features a poplar frame, colored translucent acrylic for the question mark and colored paper to give the red bricks some texture. Since it ships fully assembled, it comes with a single 60 watt bulb inside. The Mario Question Mark Block Lamp is especially perfect for children's rooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gamer Lighting:** The trend of incorporating retro gaming aesthetics into lighting fixtures presents an opportunity for innovative designs that appeal to nostalgic gamers. - **Nintendo-themed Game Rooms:** The rise of Nintendo-themed game rooms creates a market for unique and visually appealing merchandise that complements the gaming experience. - **Handmade Pop Culture Decor:** The demand for handmade pop culture-inspired decor items like the Mario Question Mark Block Lamp indicates an opportunity for artists and crafters to tap into a niche market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the demand for nostalgic and pop culture-inspired products by creating lighting fixtures and other decor items that cater to retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can explore partnerships with indie designers to develop unique lighting solutions that enhance the gaming environment and showcase retro gaming aesthetics. - **Handmade Crafts:** The handmade crafts industry can seize the opportunity to create and sell personalized, pop culture-themed decor items, expanding their product offerings and customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Imaginative Mushroom Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Animation-Inspired LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animationinspired-led-lamp.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroomshaped-table-lamp.md)