# Nintendo Timekeepers The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems By Trish Smith | Published 2012-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-desk-clock References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/nerdyclocks?section_id=10753137&page=2) 'Nerdy Clocks' may be reminiscent of being in middle school and staying up past our bedtime to play our favorite [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo) games such as Super Mario Brothers, Contra and Donkey Kong. Although the day of the original Nintendo video game system is long gone, true fans of the classic console can be reminded of it with these [Nintendo desk clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman). These handmade desk clocks are created from recycled Nintendo cartridges that have been mounted on a clear acrylic desk stand. You can choose from a variety of old-school games, including Super Mario Brothers 3, Mike Tyson Punch Out, Robo Cop, Goonies 2, Beetlejuice, Tetris 2, Dr. Mario, Friday the 13th, Rambo and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. The clocks run on two AA batteries, and they're sold in the Nerdy Clocks [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-app) shop online. The seller can even turn them into wall mounted clocks at your request. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming Decor:** Opportunity to create and sell more decor items that appeal to nostalgic gamers. - **Upcycling Old Tech:** Upcycling old tech and turning them into practical decor items for the modern office or home - **Customized Recycled Products:** The trend towards customization and personalization can be extended to recycled products like these Nintendo clocks to offer unique and personalized items to customers ### Who This Affects Most - **Handmade Crafts:** Crafts and DIY industries can explore upcycling and incorporating old technology into their products and designs to cater to the nostalgic market - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore new ways to incorporate retro gamer elements and recycled tech into their designs - **E-commerce:** E-commerce industries can offer more unique and customized products by partnering with niche handmade sellers and upcyclers like Nerdy Clocks to offer customers more personalized options ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anicorn-x-sega-megadrivegenesis.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md)