# 8-Bit Transformative Glasses These Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses Charge Up as You Fill Your Cup By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerup-heart References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/09/power-up-8-bit-heart-pint-glasses.php) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1eb6/) These 'Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses' are a ThinkGeek creation perfect for the [retro gamer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-64-controller). With an [8-bit design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display) and color-changing technology, these glasses are fun and functional. The Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses are retailed as a set of four. Each glass features three color-changing hearts which power up as you fill it with a cold liquid. When empty, the three 8-bit hearts display a transparent but begin to turn red when in contact with cold liquid. The 16 oz glasses are perfect for cold beers as well as any other chilled beverages. Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses make the perfect gift for old school gamers and are a great way to ensure your beer is kept at a perfect temperature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Color-changing Glasses:** Opportunity for innovation in creating glasses that change color based on temperature or liquid. - **Retro Gaming Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation in creating unique products that appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Functional Drinkware:** Opportunity to create drinkware that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Household Goods:** Innovative glasses can disrupt the market for drinkware and appeal to consumers looking for unique products. - **Gaming Accessories:** Retro gaming merchandise like the Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses can disrupt the market for gaming-related merchandise. - **Beverage Industry:** Functional drinkware like the Power-Up Heart Pint Glasses can find a niche market within the beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [AI-Powered Pixel Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Bar Ware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeeline.md) - [Joystick Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joystick-decanter.md) - [Insulated Video Game Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-tumbler-book.md) - [Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fridge.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md)