# Foosball Pencil Toys The Foosball Pencil Eraser Design by Suck UK is Fun and Functional By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-eraser-design References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/forget-the-table-all-you-need-for-a-foosball-game-is-t-1594918016) & [suck.uk](http://www.suck.uk.com/products/foosball-erasers/) Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Eraser design take the shape of the players from a foosball table, giving them a little more freedom than usual, as well as a second function. Instead of topping a pencil, the Foosball Pencil Erasers are able to slide onto a pencil, ready for instant play without the bulk of a [full sized foosball table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-world-cup-trophy). If you're stuck at work while all the excitement of the [World Cup games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set) is going on, with a ball of paper and these [fun pencil erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen), you can at least make the work day more entertaining. A set of two (one player from the red team and one blue from the blue team) costs $12 and it's a great way to get your game on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Stationery:** The trend of creating stationery items that serve more than one purpose, such as Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Erasers, presents an opportunity to innovate and provide more value to consumers. - **Miniature Desk Games:** The popularity of Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Erasers illustrates a trend towards creating easy-to-access miniature versions of popular games and could lead to new innovations in this category. - **Workplace Entertainment:** Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Erasers reflect a trend of incorporating playful elements into workplace products, suggesting opportunities for companies to develop more fun and engaging work-related products. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** The trend of multi-functional stationery items, as demonstrated by Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Erasers, presents a disruption opportunity for the stationery industry to create innovative products. - **Toy:** Due to the popularity of the Foosball Pencil Erasers, there is an opportunity for toy companies to create more miniature versions of popular games for desk or on-the-go entertainment. - **Corporate Gifting:** The concept of workplace entertainment, exemplified by Suck UK's Foosball Pencil Erasers, could be used as a disruption opportunity in the corporate gifting industry, allowing companies to provide fun and engaging items to clients and employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Building Block Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs4-home-x-hey-foosball-table.md) - [Limited-Edition Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-light.md) - [Desktop Miniature Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-beach-volleyball.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md)