# Gaming Pillows Pac-Man Pillows Represent Your Addictions By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-05-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-pillows References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/pac-man-pillows-for-accenting-your-den-of-gaming/#more-12118) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=22745805&ga_search_query=nintendo&ga_search_type=tag_title&ga_page=2&min=&max=&order=) These adorable, yet nerdy Pac-Man Pillows definitely show your gaming addiction. I agree that playing Pac-Man can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but making the characters part of your living room furniture brings a whole new meaning to the word obsession. These cute Pac-Man Pillows feature Pac-Man himself, along with his four edible friends Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde. **Implications** - The concurrent rise of geek culture and DIY practices have created a perfect environment for novelty products that cater to a nerdy niche. Homemade pillows festooned with icons from [retro video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems), science fiction characters, cult favorite movies and similar themes appeal to customers looking to sport their geek pride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Home Decor:** There is a growing demand for novelty products in the home decor industry, specifically targeting niche interests such as gaming and geek culture. - **Geek Culture Merchandise:** The rise of geek culture has created a market for merchandise that caters to fans of retro video games, science fiction, and cult favorite movies. - **DIY Customization:** Consumers are increasingly looking for ways to customize their own products, including homemade pillows that can be adorned with icons from their favorite games and movies. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the growing demand for novelty items by introducing more products inspired by gaming and geek culture. - **Merchandise Retail:** Retailers specializing in geek culture merchandise can expand their offerings to include customizable products like homemade pillows to cater to their target audience. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can tap into the DIY customization trend by providing materials and resources for consumers to create their own personalized pillows featuring icons from retro games and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Gamer Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neochi-pillow-for-gaming.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-pillow.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Supportive Gamer Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-cushion-table-bht700c.md)