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# 8-Bit Gaming Lanterns
The Minecraft Light-Up Torch Brings Pixellation into the Real World

By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-10 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-lightup-torch
References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20121207/minecraft-lightup-torch/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ee3d/)

Bring the world of low-grade visuals from your favorite games into reality with gadgets such as this Minecraft Light-Up Torch.

Get a bunch of these [lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light) from Think Geek and place them all throughout your home. The design is just like the one in the game, with pixellated graphics and blocks of color that don't quite blend together. Clearly, in real life torches are not perfectly rectangular and fire can't be contained within a cube shape. However, in the 8-bit world of Minecraft, that is exactly how the torches look, which makes this one look hyper realistic as though you are in the game yourself.

The Minecraft Light-Up Torch can actually be used as a lamp because it lights up and can easily be [mounted on the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp-1) in your home.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Pixellated Lighting:** Explore the trend of bringing pixelated graphics and low-grade visuals into real-world gadgets like the Minecraft Light-Up Torch.
- **Gaming-inspired Home Decor:** Discover the trend of incorporating gaming elements into home decor, like using the Minecraft Light-Up Torch as a lamp.
- **Hyper-realistic Design:** Explore the trend of creating products with hyper-realistic designs that mimic the aesthetics of popular video games, such as the Minecraft Light-Up Torch.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can leverage the demand for products like the Minecraft Light-Up Torch to create more immersive and visually appealing gadgets.
- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore opportunities to cater to the growing market for gaming-inspired interior design by offering products like the Minecraft Light-Up Torch.
- **Toy and Merchandise:** The toy and merchandise industry can tap into the popularity of video games by producing collectibles such as the Minecraft Light-Up Torch that bring in-game experiences into the real world.

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