# Intergalatic 8-Bit Bottle Labels The Space Invaders Beer Markers Will Defend Against Drink Thieves By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-beer-markers References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/space-invaders-drink-markers-never-lose-your-beer-again/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/eee3/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611?ref=c) While they may have been the enemy during their arcade stint the [Space Invaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch) Drink Markers are here to help ensure you never mix up or lose your brew during social get togethers. Available through Thinkgeek.com these intergalactic beer markers come in [packs six](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finnish-long-drink-kalsarikannit) for only four dollars, at that price you'd be losing money if you didn't get them. No one likes the party guest who keeps misplacing their drinks in favor of other people's. While the repercussions may not be severe, there's just something universally unappealing about playing a guessing game with several [identical looking bottles of beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-ipa-pack). These colorful markers will ensure that brew stays within eye site and not turn into an ash tray before you're finished with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Inter-galactic Bottle Labels:** Opportunity to create innovative and eye-catching label designs for beverages, utilizing space-themed elements and vibrant colors. - **Drink Marker Accessories:** Potential for developing unique and functional accessories to help people keep track of their drinks during social gatherings, ensuring they never mix up or lose their beverages. - **Arcade-inspired Merchandise:** Opportunity to tap into nostalgia and create merchandise inspired by popular arcade games, offering a unique twist to everyday products. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for beverage packaging companies to create visually appealing and themed labels that stand out on store shelves, attracting consumers' attention. - **Party Supplies:** Innovative products and accessories for party hosts to offer a fun and convenient way for guests to keep track of their drinks, enhancing the overall party experience. - **Merchandise Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to introduce arcade-inspired merchandise, catering to customers' nostalgia and providing a unique selling point for their stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herd-mentality-ipa.md) - [Joystick Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joystick-decanter.md) - [Collectible Beer Can Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-can-label.md) - [Space-Reclaiming Beer Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undrinkable-pints.md) - [Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca-de-la-rica.md) - [Color-Changing Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-bottles.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md)