# Anime-Inspired Charging Hubs This Pokemon Go Mobile Phone Charger Tops Up 12 Phones at Once By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-phone-charger References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160812-cool-solar-powered-portable-3d-printed-pokmon-center-can-charge-up-to-twelve-phones-at-once.html) & [sway](https://sway.com/0X9XmCzNLfe3cUiW) Pokemon Go has done wonders for getting a culture of Internet-obsessed teens and adults out exploring the real world and this mobile phone charger aims to help people keep at it for even longer. The solar-powered 3D-printed 'Pokemon Center' mobile phone charger was designed by Spencer Kern (who works for Minecraft's team in Washington) in recognition of the fact that the game can be a huge drain on one's mobile battery. Since the game also has the ability to bring people together, it builds on this fact by offering [12 different outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10port-charger) for [groups of people to use together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-ps10cc). Pokemon Go has become a phenomenon that has created a range of opportunities for entrepreneurs and opportunistic retail businesses alike, inspiring everything from new products and promotions to community-building devices like this one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Community Charging Hubs:** With the rise of mobile technology, communal charging stations have a disruptive innovation opportunity to connect users while providing a convenient service. - **Anime-inspired Gadgets:** Anime-inspired gadgets offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies catering to pop culture-loving millennials. - **Solar-powered Accessories:** As the world becomes more energy-conscious, innovations in solar-powered accessories will have a disruptive impact on the consumer electronics market. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more efficient and eco-friendly mobile accessories to meet increasing demand. - **Retail:** Retail companies could disrupt the market by creating new product lines that cater to Pokemon Go players. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to provide customized, niche products like the Pokemon Center that cater to specific segments of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Port Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkeep-halo.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Eight-Device Desktop Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-charging-hub.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Foldable Four-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charging-station.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Three-in-One Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepuck.md) - [High-Capacity Five-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltago-max.md)