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Nerdy Gamer Night Lights

The Super Mario Mushroom Lamp is an 8-Bit Illuminator

— June 16, 2012 — Tech
There's got to be at least a few gamers out there pushing 40 who would relish the chance to have this Super Mario mushroom lamp on their nightstand. This push lamp was created by Etsy merchant Emma Burges of Emma Dream Star. The lamp is meant to look like the iconic mushrooms from Super Mario Bros.

The lamps come in two styles, 1-up mushroom and power-up mushroom. Both are operated by pressing down on the top of the mushroom's head, much like the way Mario would squash Goombas by jumping on their heads. The lamps are not entirely original creations; Burges merely decorated existing touch lamps to look like Mario mushrooms. Still, these are just about the only Mario lamps available for a cheap price that look every bit as good as the 8-bit mushrooms themselves. The Super Mario mushroom lamp sells for $20.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Decor - The trend of incorporating iconic video game elements like Super Mario mushrooms into home decor creates opportunities for designers to create more retro gaming-inspired products.
2. DIY Touch Lamp Makeovers - The DIY trend of transforming regular touch lamps into customized pieces, such as these Super Mario mushroom lamps, presents opportunities for crafters and artists to tap into the demand for personalized lighting.
3. Nostalgia-driven Home Accessories - The growing trend of nostalgia-driven consumer preferences for vintage video game references in home accessories opens doors for manufacturers to produce more products that evoke a sense of sentimentality and childhood memories.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can capitalize on the retro gaming trend by offering a range of products that feature iconic video game characters and elements.
2. Craft and DIY - The craft and DIY industry can tap into the demand for personalized lighting by providing materials and resources for consumers to transform ordinary items, like touch lamps, into unique and customized pieces.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture nostalgic-themed lighting products that cater to the growing demand for retro gaming-inspired accessories.
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