# Gamer Mug Rugs Space Invaders Coasters Keep Your Tables Safe from Watery Aliens By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-coasters References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/08/10/space-invaders-coasters/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/deb1/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=) Show house guests just how geeky you really are with these Space Invaders Coasters. These coasters feature the gaming world’s most iconic aliens and are handmade out of lacquered wood. The Space Invaders Coasters are a little pricey at $60 for six, but can you really put a price on an epic coaster set like this? Stop condensation from killing your [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) with these coasters. Whoever said a [70’s arcade hit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) couldn’t make a great coaster? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 49% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Home Decor:** Products that appeal to the geek culture and can be used to decorate homes and personal spaces. - **Nostalgia Gaming Merchandise:** Products that bring back the nostalgia of classic video games and incorporate them into everyday items. - **Handmade Products:** Handcrafted products that offer unique and personal touches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunities to introduce products that cater to the geek culture trend in home decor. - **Gaming Merchandise:** Expanding product range and incorporating classic video game nostalgia into everyday items with high demand. - **Artisanal Crafts:** There's a growing market for handmade crafts in today's era of mass-produced products, and integrating the nostalgic value of classic video games with handmade crafts is a unique sub-market to tap into. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Joystick Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joystick-decanter.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md)