It seems the Beatles and Apple—or apples—have quite a connection. Shortly after Apple introduced a specially designed Beatles bag for the MacBook last September, a Japanese company released an apple-shaped USB Beatles Box.
But no, it’s not just a boring MP3 player as you may think. Instead, it’s a 100 percent, awesome music collection of songs from the legendary band. With a 16GB memory, the adorable Granny Smith has 14 songs including ‘Help!,’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ and ‘Let it Be,’ as well as some rare old pictures.
With 3 million copies available worldwide, the world’s first USB Beatles Box hit the market in last December with a price tag of 38,740 yen ($428 USD).
What's Driving This Trend
- USB Music Collections
- The release of the apple-shaped USB Beatles Box highlights the trend of music collections in unique and portable USB formats.
- Nostalgic Music Merchandise
- The popularity of the USB Beatles Box reflects a trend of consumers seeking nostalgic music merchandise that combines classic music with modern technology.
- Limited Edition Collectibles
- The limited availability of the USB Beatles Box demonstrates the trend of collectors seeking out exclusive and rare music-related items.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Merchandise
- The release of USB music collections like the apple-shaped USB Beatles Box presents opportunities for the music merchandise industry to create unique and appealing products for consumers.
- Technology and Entertainment
- The combination of music and technology in the USB Beatles Box opens up innovative opportunities for the technology and entertainment industries to collaborate and create immersive music experiences.
- Collectibles and Memorabilia
- The limited edition USB Beatles Box showcases the potential for the collectibles and memorabilia industry to create valuable and sought-after music-related items that appeal to collectors.
