# Toppling Video Game Montages The Nintendo Special 30,000 Dominoes is an Impressive Homage By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-05-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-special-30-000-dominoes References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/svoip/30000-dominoes-tribute-to-nintendo-4y59) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EwrOOQyEdzM) To express their love for [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition), Shanesdominoez & Dieckdomino teamed up and created the Nintendo Special 30,000 Dominoes. The video captures the impressive sequence of over 30,000 dominoes arranged in various iconic video game characters and symbols. The sequence begins with Mario and goes through Pokemon, Sonic, Zelda and the history of the [Nintendo gaming system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mar10-day-bundle). For those who are thinking "Sonic isn't part of Nintendo," you are correct; however, the artists decided that in a video game tribute the supersonic hedgehog needed to be included. Accompanying the video is the theme songs from each of the respective games. The Nintendo Special 30,000 Dominoes video is an impressive accomplishment displaying the artists' patience, skill and love for everything Nintendo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Video Game Domino Displays:** Creative video game fans use dominoes to create impressive visual displays of iconic game characters. - **Nintendo Tribute Art:** Artists find new ways to express their love for Nintendo, creating tributes and homages in unique ways. - **Video Game Nostalgia:** Nostalgia for classic video games continues, inspiring new forms of creative expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create new products that feature beloved video game characters and inspire creativity in fans. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create new works that pay tribute to beloved video game franchises and characters. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Event planners and entertainers can use video game-themed displays and performances to appeal to fans and create unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speed Completion Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md) - [Game Villain Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-bowser.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Large Group Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everybody-12switch.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-cold-stone-creamery.md)