# Geektastic Quilts Super Mario-Inspired Video Game Blankets By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-blankets References: [nerdsquared](http://nerdsquared.com/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/punzie) These awesome video game blankets have been quilted into reality with love and care. The Super Mario Brothers-inspired blankets are make from a series of 2 inch cotton squares and are the perfect thing to keep you warm while you’re gaming. Each of these handcrafted video game blankets is made to order. The [pixelated 8-bit quilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light) retail for between $70-$135. If you don’t see your favorite [video game character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1) pictured above, no sweat, you can custom order a video game blanket with whatever character your heart desires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handcrafted Video Game Blankets:** The trend of handcrafted video game blankets presents an opportunity for small businesses to cater to the passionate gaming community by offering unique and personalized blankets. - **Pixelated 8-bit Quilts:** The popularity of pixelated 8-bit quilts opens up a market for designers to create nostalgic and retro-inspired home decor items that resonate with gamers and vintage enthusiasts. - **Customizable Video Game Blankets:** The rising demand for customizable video game blankets calls for innovative e-commerce platforms that allow customers to design and order personalized blankets featuring their favorite video game characters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can seize the opportunity to collaborate with gaming companies and create licensed video game blankets, tapping into the growing market for gamer-themed merchandise. - **Handmade Goods Market:** The handmade goods market can find disruptive innovation opportunities by showcasing unique video game blankets as a niche product category that appeals to gaming enthusiasts seeking one-of-a-kind items. - **E-commerce:** In the e-commerce sector, there is room for platforms to specialize in selling video game blankets, offering a convenient and accessible way for gamers to purchase their favorite designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Arm-Freeing Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-wata-tank-blanket.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Cold Weather Anime Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-fluff-blanket.md) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md)