# Ninja Weapon Fridge Magnets Throwing Star Note Holders By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-fridge-magnets-throwing-star-note-holders References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/giftguide/) & [epauletshop](http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-92/Secret-Mark-Throwing-Star/Detail) These throwing star fridge magnets are perfect for when you have a memo that requires urgent attention. They also happen to be the #1 exclusive selection on the Core 77 Christmas Gift Guide for 2008. There will be no mistaking the vital importance of your message when it’s held on with this modern version of an [ancient Japanese martial arts weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives). There are 2 [powerful magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption) on each of the glossy black note holders, and you get a pair of [Ninja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-snack-boxes) Stars for $19, authentically packaged in a shuriken box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magnetic Memo Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop magnetic memo accessories that combine functionality with unique and eye-catching designs, targeting busy professionals. - **Retro-inspired Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create retro-inspired office supplies that blend nostalgia with practical functionality, appealing to individuals looking for unique and stylish desk accessories. - **Novelty Gift Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design novelty gift items that appeal to niche markets, providing fun and quirky alternatives to traditional gift options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative office supplies that combine practicality with aesthetics, catering to the evolving needs and preferences of professionals in the workspace. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an e-commerce platform specializing in unique and novelty gift items, offering customers a wide range of unconventional products. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop home decor products that inject humor and personality into everyday items, providing consumers with a way to express their individuality through quirky design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible EDC Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-throwflake.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Premium Knife Holder Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Tool Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tool-holder.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md)