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# Nostalgic Arcade Lighters
The Pac-Man Zippo Celebrates 30 Years of Classic Gaming

By Rachel | Published 2009-09-28 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-zippo
References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2009/07/fire_eater_30th_anniversary_pa.php) & [pacman](http://pacman.com/)

The Pac-Man Zippo is the perfect gift for the die hard [classic arcade gamer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). I don’t think you can find someone out there that doesn’t think Pac-Man is (or at least was) great. Clearly [Zippo lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter) agree, as they have created a lighter that celebrates the 30th anniversary of this classic game.

The 30th anniversary Pac-Man Zippo lighter shows some classic Pac-Man-tastic animation on the front, and a maze depiction on the back. Perfect for the Pac-Man lover in your life. Take a look at this cool dorky Pac-Man Zippo creation.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## 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

- **Nostalgic Arcade Collectibles:** Opportunity to create and market retro-inspired products for fans of classic arcade games.
- **Limited Edition Anniversary Merchandise:** Creating special edition products to commemorate significant milestones in popular culture.
- **Gamification of Everyday Items:** Incorporating elements of gaming and nostalgia into everyday products to appeal to a wider audience.

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming Merchandise:** The market for collectibles and accessories based on popular video games, appealing to dedicated fans and collectors.
- **Retro Fashion and Accessories:** Capitalizing on the trend of nostalgia by offering vintage-inspired clothing and accessories.
- **Promotional Merchandise:** Providing companies with unique and commemorative items to promote their brands and engage with customers.

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