# Geeky Gaming Tableware These Minecraft Coasters are Stylishly Pixelated By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-coasters References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/customizable-minecraft-coasters-set/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/97125614/minecraft-coasters-set-of-4-your-choice) Sure to please any [retro gaming enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock), these [Minecraft coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters) are a true-to-life adaptation of the iconic characters. Being sold on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set), the tableware is reasonably priced and sure to inject some personality into the home. Available in an amazing variety of options, the coasters integrate nearly every character possible. The best aspect of the wide array of customer options is the ability to purchase complementary pieces, which may go along with any given color scheme. Made of ceramic, though not dishwasher safe, these are a surprisingly high-quality novelty item. These coasters are an accessible way to incorporate both nostalgia and playfulness into otherwise average table settings. Though not for everyone, these would be a great gift for the gamer enthusiast in your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Home Decor:** Opportunity to disrupt the home decor industry by creating more tableware and furnishings based on classic video games. - **Customizable Coasters:** Opportunity to develop a platform for customers to customize their own coasters with their favorite characters and designs. - **Novelty Ceramic Items:** Opportunity to create and market more high-quality, yet affordable, ceramic novelty items for the novelty and gift market. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Companies can target the home decor industry with new product lines that incorporate recognizable video game characters into household items. - **Customized Products:** Companies can offer a platform for customers to design and personalize their own tableware or other household items with popular culture references and designs. - **Novelty and Gift:** Companies in the novelty and gift industry can expand their product offerings by creating more high-quality ceramic novelty items that fans of different franchises would love to have as a collectible item. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Creative Game-Themed Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-x-minecraft-collection.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Game-Inspired Bright Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-officially-licensed.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1.md)