# Army Men Toy Erasers War on Error by Just Mustard Removes Major Mistakes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/war-on-error References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/7/war-on-error-army-men-erasers) & [justmustard](http://www.justmustard.com/all-products/new-arrivals/war-on-errors.html) Cleverly dubbed, War on Error is a set of erasers based on the classic green army men toys boys would play with before the introduction of more intense [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-factory-sweetmas-keycaps). They might serve as a nostalgic reminder to some about their long lost childhood, but to others they will simply be a [fun way to erase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropps-odor-eraser) all of those punctuation problems from their lives and paperwork. That is, if they still use pencil. Created by Just Mustard, the War on Error erasers are [playful and practical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-pen). As written on their website, "Born from the happy re-phrasing of one of the bleakest foreign policies ever, our War on Error erasers are rubbery reminders that everyone makes mistakes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Erasers:** Opportunity to disrupt the eraser market by creating nostalgic products that appeal to adults as well as children. - **Playful Stationery:** Opportunity to innovate and create unique, fun and practical stationery products that add an element of joy to everyday tasks. - **Product Reinterpretation:** Opportunity to take traditional toys or objects and give them a modern twist, appealing to new audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Stationery companies can incorporate playful and nostalgic elements into their product lines, attracting new customers and increasing sales. - **Toys and Games:** Toy companies can explore the concept of reimagining classic toys and games, targeting both young and old fans who crave a nostalgic experience. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of nostalgic products and create dedicated sections or campaigns that cater to customers looking for a touch of childhood nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thermal Label Packaging Erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-packaging-invisipen.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Operating System Stationery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mac-OS.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Emotional Support Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-support-plushies.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md)