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# Pixelated Criminal Magnets
These Orange is the New Black Magnets Look Like 8-Bit Characters

By M | Published 2014-06-11 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-is-the-new
References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/169641590/orange-is-the-new-black-magnets?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=orange%20is%20the%20new%20black&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/K8BitHero?ref=l2-shopheader-name)

If you're a fan of the [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-squid-game) series Orange is the New Black, these stylish 8-bit magnets would be a great addition to any fan's fridge. The magnets feature several popular characters from the hit TV show.

[Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) seller 'K8BitHero' cleverly designed these stylish Orange is the New Black magnets to commemorate the iconic and strong female characters featured in the popularized prison show. The magnet sets are made with tiny plastic circle beads that have been expertly ironed together. The characters featured in the magnet sets include the blonde Piper Chapman, Crazy Eyes Suzanne, the ex-cook Red and red-lipped Lorna. All the characters are dressed in their inmate uniforms and designed with a cartoon-like aesthetic.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **8-bit Style Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to create 8-bit style merchandise for fans of popular TV shows and movies.
- **Character-themed Magnets:** Potential for entrepreneurs to design and sell character-themed magnets based on popular TV shows and movies.
- **Prison Show Memorabilia:** Market gap for businesses to produce and sell prison show-themed merchandise for fans of popular TV series.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can harness the trend of 8-bit style merchandise to cater to niche market segments.
- **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer character-themed magnets as unique and trendy accessories for refrigerators.
- **Entertainment Merchandise:** Existing entertainment merchandise companies can expand their product offerings to include prison show memorabilia to capitalize on fan demand.

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