# Geeky Valentines Hearts Thinkgeek's Plush Beating Heart says "I Love You" By manzil | Published 2011-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-beating-heart References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/valentines/becb/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/valentines/becb/) Wondering how to express your love on [Valentine's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-heart)? Express your feelings with Thinkgeek's 'Plush Beating Heart.' With a gentle shake, the heart starts to pound in your hand and makes a beating noise just like a real heart. The Plush Beating Heart needs three AAA batteries to operate. Sold for $14.99, this plushy piece is guaranteed to keep your Valentine happy on this [day of love and happiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-valentines). **Implications** - On [special occasions and holidays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood), many consumers seek out unique or alternative ways to express both themselves and their feelings. Businesses that provide fun, eccentric and unorthodox items will appeal to a wide range of consumers looking for a more personalized and customized experience on those special days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Expressions:** Businesses can tap into the trend of consumers seeking out unique or alternative ways to express themselves and their feelings on special occasions and holidays. - **Fun and Eccentric Products:** Offering fun, eccentric, and unorthodox items can attract consumers looking for a more personalized and customized experience on special days like Valentine's Day. - **Customized Experiences:** Providing customized experiences for consumers on special occasions and holidays can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gifts and Novelty:** The gifts and novelty industry can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking alternative expressions and fun, eccentric products on special occasions like Valentine's Day. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry has the potential to offer a wide range of customized experiences to consumers seeking unique ways to express themselves and their feelings on special days. - **Event Planning and Experiences:** Businesses in the event planning and experiences industry can provide customized experiences and eccentric products to consumers looking for personalized ways to celebrate special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalised Plush Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezeaway.md) - [Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meathearts.md) - [Love-Inspired Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbox.md) - [Cherry-Beet Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeting-heart.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Valentine’s Day Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-heart.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Practical Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-this-economy.md)