# Paper Video Game Recreations The Super Mario Bros. Stop Motion Animates the NES Classic By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-paper-stop-motion References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Super_Mario_Bros_Paper_Stop_Motion--Video--Gear.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-TiA9vl-yc0#) Sure, stop-motion videos on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-2) are a dime a dozen, but this Super Mario Bros. Paper Stop Motion painstakingly recreates the first level of the iconic [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set) Entertainment System game to devastatingly accurate results, so I can't harp on it. The Super Mario Bros Paper Stop Motion was made by Jeremiah Warren and it perfectly emulates all the familiar Mario-isms such as eating a mushroom to grow in physical size, grabbing a flower in order to shoot fireballs out of your palms, and jumping on silly goombas who stand in your way to saving Princess Toadstool. **Implications** - Consumers are gravitating toward more traditional forms of animation because of the media's oversaturation of computer-generated animations. Consumers can also better empathize with stop-motion videos because they're recognizably made by humans without the aid of digital technologies. Corporations may consider employing [stop-motion animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chef-x-ikea) for advertising campaigns in order to garner consumer attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Traditional Animation:** Consumers are gravitating toward more traditional forms of animation because of the oversaturation of computer-generated animations, creating an opportunity for businesses to explore alternative animation methods. - **Stop-motion Videos:** Stop-motion videos provide a recognizable human touch that consumers can empathize with, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create advertisements that evoke emotions in their viewers. - **DIY Creations:** DIY paper-based creations, such as the Super Mario Bros Paper Stop Motion, are gaining popularity, which presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the popularity of handmade, eco-friendly products. ### Where This Applies - **Animation:** Traditional animation methods, such as stop-motion, may gain popularity over computer-generated animations for advertisements in various industries, including film, television, and advertising. - **Marketing:** Stop-motion videos may be used by businesses for advertising campaigns to better evoke emotions and create a human connection with viewers in the marketing industry. - **Crafts:** The rising popularity of DIY paper-based creations presents opportunities for businesses in the crafts industry to offer eco-friendly paper-based products and DIY kits to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Fire-Breathing Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakks-pacific-super-mario-bros-movie.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Iconic Sidescroller Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md)