# Vip Phone Available Via ID Codes Toshiba Cosmic Shiner By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-cosmic-shiner References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/toshiba-s-ultra-exclusive-cosmic-shiner-revealed/) Toshiba released this [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-fifa-world-cup-26) of its [luxury phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q) called the "**Cosmic Shiner**". The Cosmic, a FanFun 815T model, is blinged out with [diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design) and only 1,000 sets will be released to a very select crowd. These customers will be chosen through a special, invitation-only scheme which involves purchasing a magazine with special ID codes that will initiate the credit-card only purchase. I don't think most of us need to lose any sleep over the release date of the Cosmic Shiner. The cell phone features custom designs by Kansai Yamamoto which include a personalized handmade lacquer box. The price of the Cosmic Shiner is $4000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Edition Luxury Phones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized limited edition luxury phones targeted at a select crowd through unique purchasing schemes. - **Exclusive Invitation-only Purchasing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement invitation-only purchasing systems with special ID codes to create exclusivity and enhance customer experience. - **Blinged-out Diamond Phones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and release blinged-out diamond phones as high-end luxury accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Mobile Phone Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing demand for luxury mobile phones by creating unique and exclusive offerings. - **Magazine Publishing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with magazines to create purchasing schemes with special ID codes to drive sales and engagement. - **Premium Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market high-end premium accessories, such as personalized lacquer boxes, to enhance the luxury phone experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Socialite Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1.md) - [Premium Crystal-Adorned Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection.md) - [Tennis-Inspired Premium Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-6.md) - [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-barbiecore-collection.md) - [Electric Vehicle Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-13-pro-electro.md) - [Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-x-samsung-galaxy-z-flip6.md) - [Interstellar Special-Edition Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-smartphone.md)