# Geeky Baked Goods The Space Invaders Cake Mold is Perfect for Hungry Gamers By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-cake-mold References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/space-invaders-cake-mold/) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/retro-arcade-cake-mold.aspx) Make cakes, not war with the [Space Invaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works) cake mold. Perpetual Kid has created a cake mold designed to look exactly like one of the aliens from the iconic arcade game. My only knock against the Space Invaders cake mold is that it's too small. The Space Invaders cake mold is designed for [small cakes and brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tinies), not wedding and birthday cakes as I had hoped. The Space Invaders cake mold is just another product in the long line of Space Invaders spin-off items. These 8-bit aliens have left their mark on everything, from couches to ties, with no signs of slowing down. Offbeat [video game-branded items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-minecraft-cookies) like this show you just how large a market gamers have become. Next up: Super Mario-branded overalls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geeky Baked Goods:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into the growing market of geek-themed baked goods. - **Space Invaders Spin-off Items:** Potential for new products and collaborations capitalizing on the popularity of Space Invaders in various industries. - **Offbeat Video Game-branded Items:** Innovation opportunity for businesses to create unique and unconventional products targeted at gamers and video game enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baking/culinary:** The baking industry can explore incorporating geek-themed baked goods as a niche offering for gaming events and enthusiasts. - **Gaming/entertainment:** Opportunity for gaming companies to collaborate and develop branded products and merchandise inspired by classic video games like Space Invaders. - **Fashion/apparel:** Fashion companies can tap into the market of video game fashion by developing unique apparel and accessories inspired by iconic games like Super Mario. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Space-Themed Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-cupcakes-mix.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Streaming Series Cookie Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters.md) - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [Low-Cost Candy Bar Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-caramel-cake.md) - [Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-cakebites.md) - [Lava Cake-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meltamors.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md)