# Nostalgic Technology Lighters The BIC Special Edition Nostalgia Series Lighters are Retro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgia-series-lighters References: [csnews](https://www.csnews.com/bic-special-edition-nostalgia-series-lighters) & [us.bic](https://us.bic.com/en_us/about_bic) The BIC Special Edition Nostalgia Series Lighters are the latest collection of lighters from the brand focused on providing consumers with a way to commemorate some of the most [iconic technology and its extinction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) in our time. The lighters come in the form of the BIC Maxi model, which are each covered in one of eight different styles that are inspired by a different technological innovation that has now become extinct. This includes such things as the [gramophone, the landline, the VHS tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet) and much more, which are all rendered in vibrant colors to make each one more eye-catching than the last. The BIC Special Edition Nostalgia Series Lighters boast a suggested retail price point of $2.09 each and are launching now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Technology Products:** Opportunity for companies to create retro-inspired products that commemorate iconic technology from the past. - **Retro Design Collectibles:** Growing trend among consumers towards purchasing products with retro designs to commemorate the past. - **Emotional Branding:** Opportunity for brands to connect with consumers on an emotional level by tapping into nostalgia and sentimentality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for consumer goods companies to create retro-inspired products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Growing trend towards retro design collectibles presents opportunities for gift and souvenir companies to create unique and sentimental products. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for marketing agencies to utilize emotional branding strategies to connect with consumers on a deeper level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Psychedelia Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-psychedelic-patterns-lighter-series.md) - [Mouthwatering Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-lighter-series.md) - [Space-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-out-of-this-world-lighter-series.md) - [Autumn-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-special-edition-series-lighters.md) - [Witty Workshop Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-shop-talk-lighter-series.md) - [Positive Affirmation Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-positive-affirmations-lighter-series.md) - [Cannabis-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisthemed-lighter.md) - [Slick Rechargeable Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-lighter.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md)