# Pixalted Gamer Notepads These Super Mario Mini Booklets are Ideal for Doodling or Writing By M | Published 2015-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-booklet References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/iqni/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) For fans of the [vintage Super Mario games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-x-nintendo), these adorable mini booklet designs are ideal for jotting down ideas, writing and doodling in. The notebooks feature cover art inspired by the very first [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario) game. The Super Mario Franchise has been around for decades now and is beloved by many as one of the pioneers of the gaming industry. To celebrate the vintage designs and [8-bit illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light), Think Geek has put together these notepads that come in three different styles inspired by Mario. The first features a pixelated side profile of Mario against a black background, the second a black pattern outline of Mario running and the third a red background with Mario jumping in the air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gaming Merchandise:** Creating and selling merchandise inspired by vintage video games offers an opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of gaming enthusiasts. - **Creative Stationery Design:** Designing unique and themed stationery items provides the opportunity to cater to niche markets and attract a dedicated customer base. - **Nostalgic Collectibles:** Producing collectible items that evoke feelings of nostalgia can appeal to fans of retro games and create a sense of excitement and exclusivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Merchandising:** Incorporating vintage gaming elements into various merchandise items presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the gaming merchandise industry. - **Stationery Design and Manufacturing:** Developing innovative and themed stationery products can disrupt the traditional stationery market and attract a younger demographic. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Creating limited edition collectibles that tap into nostalgia can disrupt the collectibles market and generate excitement among collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Video Game Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-tumbler-book.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Console-Inspired Macro Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nindoio-macro-pad.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md)