# Gamer Keychain Lights The Portal LED Flashlights are Both Fun and Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-led-flashlights References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5861764/portal-inspired-led-flashlights-are-better-than-cake) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/ea44/) Fans of [Valve Corporation's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-companion-cube) puzzle-platform sci fi video game will love the Portal LED Flashlights. These small and practical tokens of gamer love can be carried around at all times on keychains: a constant reminder of their devotion to this particular video game. Brought to the masses by the fine fellows at ThinkGeek, the Portal LED Flashlights come in two versions: Wheatley, which emits a cool blue light, and Portal Turret, which shines a red light ominously. The perfect stocking stuffer for this Christmas season, these Portal LED Flashlights are personable, affordable and full of fun. Even the descriptions will win non-fans over. For instance, ThinkGeek writes about Wheatley, "He might be a bit dim, but this flashlight is not." Overall, the Portal LED Flashlights shows how popular this video game is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game Merchandise:** The popularity of video games can create opportunities for companies to create unique and practical merchandise like the Portal LED Flashlights. - **Gamer Collectibles:** Fans of video games are often collectors, creating opportunities to design and market unique collectibles like the Portal LED Flashlights. - **Functional Toys:** Functional toys like the Portal LED Flashlights can serve as both a fun and practical item for consumers, creating opportunities for companies to merge entertainment with practicality. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can expand into the merchandise market by creating practical and fun items like the Portal LED Flashlights. - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can explore creating a line of functional toys like the Portal LED Flashlights to appeal to both kids and adults. - **Collectibles Industry:** The popularity of collectibles provides opportunities for companies to design and market unique items like the Portal LED Flashlights to appeal to collectors of all ages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowio-game-light.md) - [Ambient Desktop Gaming Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-meteor.md) - [AI-Powered Pixel Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Cube-Shaped Gaming Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeelight.md) - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md) - [Magnetic Pop-Open Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysmart-mq3.md)