# Cretaceous Period Desk Lamps The T-Rex Light is Designed to Look Like a Child's Dinosaur Toy By Michael Hines | Published 2017-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trex-light References: [technabob](https://technabob.com/blog/2017/05/22/t-rex-dinosaur-light/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jtuk/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&AID=10746449&PID=4087555&SID=3738X624084X81bc1ed37711322e33ae669f3641baa9&CJID=2617611) The T-Rex Light from ThinkGeek is proof that the appeal of dinosaurs, specifically the Tyrannosaurus Rex, knows no bounds. This lamp was specifically designed to look like a child's toy. It stands under 10 inches tall and is powered by a 7-watt bulb. It won't exactly light up an entire room but it does seem to work well as a desk light or night light. As crazy as it may sound the T-Rex Light is actually one of a few dinosaur-themed lamps out there. Dinosaurs are popular inspirations when it comes to home furnishings, taking the form of everything from clothes racks to couches and beds. The T-Rex Light is available now in ThinkGeek's online shop for $39.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dinosaur-themed Home Decor:** Businesses can capitalize on the popularity of dinosaurs in home furnishings by creating unique and innovative products that incorporate dinosaur designs and themes. - **Toy-inspired Decorative Lighting:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of lamps and other lighting products that are designed to look like children's toys but function as decorative home lighting. - **Nostalgic Design Trends:** As consumers continue to seek nostalgic products and experiences, businesses can incorporate retro or vintage design elements into their home decor lines, such as the dinosaur-themed lamps and other furnishings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Home furnishings companies can create unique and innovative products, such as dinosaur-themed beds, couches and clothes racks to meet the demand for dinosaur-themed decor among consumers. - **Lighting:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of lamps and other lighting products that are both functional and decorative like the T-Rex Light lamp. - **Toy and Games:** By creating home decor items that double as toys, companies can expand their offerings and appeal to customers seeking both functional and playful products, like the T-Rex Light from ThinkGeek. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable Multicolored Dinosaur Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-electric.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Animation-Inspired LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animationinspired-led-lamp.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md)