# Gamer Currency Suds The Zelda Rupee Soap Lets You Bathe in Virtual Money By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelda-rupee-soap References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/08/16/zelda-rupee-soap/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/98409125/zelda-rupee-soap-set-of-4) Washing yourself with money is probably a bad idea, unless you're using the Zelda Rupee Soap. This soap is designed to look like the currency used in the Legend of Zelda series and was created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) merchant Tracee T of the shop SmallThingsForSale. While you can't exactly buy things with the Zelda Rupee Soap, you can select your fragrance. Also, you can bathe easy knowing that each bar is vegan-friendly, hypo-allergenic, paraben-free, and biodegradable. Additionally, all of the additives are cosmetic-grade and skin-safe. The Zelda Rupee Soap comes in packs of four and sells for $5. Tracee T's shop is filled with other kinds of [gamer soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse), such as Portal 2 and Super Mario Bros. soaps, should you not be a Zelda fan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Currency Bath Products:** Creating bath products modeled after virtual currencies from popular video games could disrupt the bath and body industry by appealing to gamers and fans of virtual worlds. - **Niche Gamer Soap Market:** The market for gamer-themed soaps, like the Zelda Rupee Soap, presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into a niche market and cater to the unique interests of gamers. - **Crossover Merchandising:** The creation and sale of soap products inspired by video games opens up opportunities for cross-promotion and collaboration between gaming and beauty brands. ### Where This Applies - **Bath and Body:** The bath and body industry could explore partnerships or licensing agreements with gaming companies to create bath products inspired by popular video games. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The market for gaming merchandise, including soaps, presents a growth opportunity for retailers catering to gamers and fans of virtual worlds. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry could benefit from the rising demand for niche gamer-themed products, such as soaps, by providing a platform for sellers to reach their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamer-Approved Soap Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-minecraft.md) - [Game-Inspired Hygiene Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-diamond-scrub.md) - [Collaboration Fantasy Adventure Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-ring-rinse.md) - [Food-Based Body Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-soap.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-call-of-duty-collection.md) - [Game-Themed Soap Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-call-of-duty.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Adaptogenic Mushroom-Based Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-bar-soap.md)