# Nostalgic Gamer Bandages These Video Game Band-Aids Feature Items from Super Mario Games By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-bandaids References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=30182430&parentid=SALE_FIVEDOLLAR) These video game band-aids are the perfect way to get over a cut fast. If you grew up playing Super Mario games, chances are you've caused Mario a few bumps and scrapes along the way, which unfortunately involve him losing lives as well. However, no matter how far he falls, the little hero manages to get away without a scratch. While this would be ideal in real life, scrapes are going to need bandages to heal. For gamers who spend hours playing, these band-aids will make them feel tough. The video game band-aids feature recognizable items from the [Super Mario series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-and-nintendo). For example, the Goomba Mushroom and the [Piranha Plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera) are featured. The set comes with 15 bandages and are perfect for someone of any age who enjoys the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to create and sell merchandise that taps into nostalgia for classic video games. - **Gamification of Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate video game-themed products into the healthcare industry to enhance patient experiences. - **Pop Culture-inspired Bandages:** Growing trend of bandages featuring popular culture icons, providing opportunity for brands to collaborate and create unique merchandise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the nostalgic gaming market by creating and selling merchandise related to classic video games. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate video game-themed products, like bandages, into the healthcare industry to improve patient experiences and engagement. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Growing trend of pop culture-inspired bandages creates potential for collaboration between brands and retailers to create unique and appealing merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md)