# Coin-Operated Calendars The Space Invaders Calendar is a Retro Gamer Date Tracker By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-calendar References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/28/space-invaders-calendar/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/SeeChangeDesign) True old-school gamers will definitely want to keep track of time with this Space Invaders Calendar. This calendar has one year on a single sheet and features all of the characters from the [arcade classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). The Space Invaders Calendar can be a tad bit confusing to use, as the months are only organized by color and not by date. Still, if you or someone you know is a certified [hardcore gamer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light), this calendar would make an awesome [Christmas gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilmore-girls-advent-calendar). Hint, hint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gamer Calendar:** Create a calendar that appeals to true old-school gamers by featuring classic arcade games and nostalgic graphics. - **Organizational Innovations:** Develop innovative ways to display dates and track time that go beyond traditional calendar formats, such as organizing months by color instead of date. - **Niche Gift Market:** Exploit the market for unique and specialized gifts by creating calendars tailored to specific interests, such as gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery and Gift:** Incorporate retro gaming themes into stationery and gift products to cater to the growing nostalgic market. - **Print and Publishing:** Leverage innovative calendar design concepts to disrupt the print and publishing industry, capturing the attention of consumers seeking non-traditional date trackers. - **E-commerce and Online Retail:** Exploit the niche gift market by offering specialized calendars, like the Space Invaders Calendar, through online retail platforms, providing unique options for shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Gaming Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadecal.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segadbs.md) - [Cubic Sci-Fi Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar.md) - [Astronaut Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-advent-calendar.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Coastal Desk Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar.md)