Known for their cartoon-like quality, these 8-bit creations prove that the old-school format is still cool and definitely here to stay. The pixelated nature of the format makes everything look more whimsical and reminds me of days spent playing Super Mario for hours on end.
With everything from delicious desserts to commercials, these 8-bit creations span across a large range of topics. Although 8-bit is a retro format known for classic video games and art, the continued use of it up until now shows that new is not always better. Old classics like the 8-bit format can still be relevant when putting a twist on different items.
All of these 8-bit creations make a statement that the classic format is still geeky cool.
62 Modern 8-Bit Creations
From Cake Toppers to Commercials, the Old-School Format is Here to Stay:
Leslie Chen — May 25, 2011 — Tech
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Geeky Invitations
8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter'
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8-Bit Character Photography
Aled Lewis Incorporates Pixelated Figures into Real Settings
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Retrofied iPad Stickers
MacSlaps iPad Decals Proclaim Your Penchant for Personalization
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8-Bit Album Makeovers
Sound of Design Creates Digital Versions of Classic Album Covers
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Geeky Gamer Cake Toppers
Studio Sweets Creates the Perfect Nerdy Cake
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Pixelated Toy Brick Tables
'Hey! A LEGO Table' Creates an 8-Bit Serving Surface
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Game Boy Tablet Covers
The Gamer iPad Sleeve is a Blast from the Handheld Gaming Past
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8-Bit Character Movies
The Patrick Jean ‘Pixel' Short Film
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Low-Res Recreation Campaigns
These Pixelated Atari Ads Remind Gamers of the Company's Roots
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8-Bit Wood Art
Jeff Swenty Recreates Iconic Video Game Characters and Scenes
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Fashion Lego Sculptures
Neiman Marcus Life Size 3D Portraits
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Pixelated Gaming Icons
Doe Eyed Design Releases 8-Bit Posters of Classic Gamer Heroes and Villains
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Modern 8-bit Movie Games
Penney Design Fashions Atari 2600 Game Covers for Present-Day Films
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NES-Inspired Hangers
The 8-Bit Hanger is Sure to Help Keep Your Zelda Shirt off the Floor
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Retro 8-Bit Gamer Seats
Sit on the Space Invaders Chair Instead of Playing the Game
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Old-School LEGO Tributes
Rymdreglage's '8-Bit Trip' Celebrates Retro Gaming's History
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Geektastic Quilts
Super Mario-Inspired Video Game Blankets
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Controversial Analog Art
Anthony Michael Sneed Creates Shocking 8-Bit Works of Art
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8-Bit Face Generators
The 'Turn Your Name Into a Face' Puts an Image to the Name
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Pixelated Time Tellers
The 8-bit Icon Watch Brings Back Memories of Retro Macs
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8-Bit Wall Art
Susan Kare Offers Retro Macintosh Graphics as Prints
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8-Bit Alien Couches
The Space Invader Couch is Perfect for LAN Parties
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Pixelated Lumber Loungers
Tobias Labarque Lounge Chair Has a Geeky 8-Bit Effect
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8-Bit Costumes
A Low Res ‘Gary' Made By Kiel Johnson and Klai Brown
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Mario Music Makers
The Nintendo Harmonica is the Best Thing Since Duck Hunt
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8-Bit Bed Frames
Limited-Edition Pixelated Bedding from Christian Zuzunaga is Digifabulous
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Classy Gamer Decor
The Donkey Kong Wall is Perfect for Grown-Up Gamers
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8-Bit Rugs
The 'Digit' Pixelated Carpet by Nanimarquina Designs is Interior Design Genius
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Electronic Hunting Toys
Duck Hunt Enters The Real World (CES 2009)
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8-Bit Comic Posters
Michael B Myers Creates Some Pixelated Comic Book Superheroes
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Automagically Changing Cupboard
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Gamer Romance Cards
Romantic Gamer Greeting Cards Let Her Know What Level You're On
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Pixelated Sci-Fi Characters
Pixgraff Makes Star Wars Characters Out of Perler Beads
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Whitewashed Checkitecture
Assisted Residences by Aires Mateus Create an 8-Bit Building
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Edible 8-Bit Buddies
Jude Buffum Shows How to Cook Your Favorite Video Game Icons
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8-Bit Multi-Tools
The Space Intruders Multi-Tool is Perfect for Geeky Handymen
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Pixelated Runway Presentations
The Anrealage Fall 2011 Collection Features Fierce 8-Bit Fashion
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8-Bit Artistry
Pixel Art Takes a New Shape with LEGO Printing
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Retro Computer Music
Astralwerks Launches 8 bit Compilation CD
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8-Bit Home Theaters
The Nintendo HTPC Combines Advanced Computing With Retro Styling
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Pixelated Plants
Make Her Valentine's Day Special With the 8-Bit Flower Bouquet
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Naughty Nerd PSAs
The Leicestershire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership's 8-Bit Announcement
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8-Bit Bible Stories
'Supernatural Creator 2' is a Retro Gamer Way to Tell the Creation Story
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Geeky Baked Goods
The Space Invaders Cake Mold is Perfect for Hungry Gamers
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Retrofied Pick-Up Ads
The Gif Me More Commercial for MTV Mobile Uses the Bitmap Format
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8-Bit Wedding Invites
Darina & Niko's Video Game Wedding Invitation is Geek Love at Its Finest
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Retro Warlock Games
The 8-Bit Harry Potter Interactive Game is Magically Awesome
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Recycled 8-Bit Instruments
Benjamin Gaulon Transforms Nintendo Controllers Into MIDI Inputs
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Dramatic Mario Remakes
'Bit and Run: Mario's Ladder' by Cory Godbey Reimagines the Classic Game
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Low-Res Eye Covers
Have Sweet Geeky Dreams with the Pixel Sleeping Eye Mask
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USB Albums
Looking to the Future of Music, Junk Science Releases the Phoenix Down USB CD
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Chiptune Christmas Songs
‘8 Bit Jesus' is Nerdtastic
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8-Bit String Instruments
Ranjit Bhatnagar Creates a Playable Pixelated Violin
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Eight-Bit Dining Sets
Jean-Pascal Flavien Creates a Retro Red and Blue Living Space
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Retrofied DJ Games
8-Bit DJ Hero Puts an Old-School Spin on the New-School Hit
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Chiptune Techno Remixes
'Da Chip' Album Nerdifies Daft Punk Music
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8-Bit Short Films
A Little Bit World Unleashes Retro Geek Icons into Real-Life Scenarios
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Tweet-Sourced Video Games
Tweet Land's Gameplay Changes Based Upon What the World is Tweeting
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8-Bit Axes
The NES Paul is a Retro Guitar Hero Tribute
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8-Bit Breathalyzer Games
The Drunker You are the Higher You Score in Drunken NES
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Tactile Gamer Puzzles
Donkey Kong-Themed Jenga Brings a Nintendo Twist to a Classic Game
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8-Bit Browsers
Pixelfari is a Program That Turns Safari into 80s Video Game Graphics
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Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes
XyberDreams Creates The 925 Inspired by Spongebob Squarepants
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Video Game Cookie Collections
Insomnia Cookies is Marking the Release of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Serving Up a Krabby Patty Doughnut
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Cartoon Character Clogs
The SpongeBob SquarePants x Crocs Classic Clog Patrick Star is Cute
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
Dual-Branded Cartoon Capsules
thisisneverthat Unveils a Minion-Inspired Streetwear Capsule
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts
The Mister Donut Minion Doughnuts are Arriving in Japan
Oversized Party-Ready Pastries
Pop-Tarts Party Pastry is 73-Times Bigger Than Original Pop-Tarts
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Retro Adorable Animated Adventures
Care Bears & Strawberry Shortcake Join on The Care Berry Switch
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection Celebrates the 1984 Film
Cartoony Donut Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons SECONDS OF SWEETNESS is Special Edition
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Video Game-Themed Candy Branding
The Hershey Company and Nintendo Announced a New Partnership
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Cartoon Character Themed Cakes
TOUS les JOURS is Adding a New Baby Shark Cake Collection
Spooky Comedic Cookies
These Keebler Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Fudge Stripes Celebrate Beetlejuice
Instant Gratification Cake Kits
Tasty Tinies Help Kid Make Their Own Desserts in 25 Seconds
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
Microsoft Presents the Limited SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts is a Pop-Up Flavor by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Peanut-Shaped Chocolate Treats
Reese's Has Launched a New Peanut Butter Cup Shape at Retailers
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges
These Krispy Kreme x Pokémon Donuts are Arriving in South Korea
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Customized Corporate Chocolate Gifts
Bitzel's Chocolate Introduced New Gifting Options
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Monster-Themed Kitchenware
Le Creuset x Pokémon Collection is a Bright Surprise
Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes
Crumbl Has a Beetlejuice-Themed Afterlife Cake for the New Movie
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Baked Pumpkin Pastries
The Pumpkin Square is Crumbl's Contribution to the Pumpkin Spice Summer
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges
The Mister Donut Pokémon Donuts Arrive This Month
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Artistic Game-Inspired Figures
Louis De Guzman's Capsule with SEGA Puts a Creative Spin on Sonic
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
Pinkbox is Selling Big Game Doughnuts for the Super Bowl
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes
The SusieCakes x See’s Candies Collection is Limited-Edition
Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games
Cookie Cutter is a New Hybrid Platformer and Fighting Game
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
8-Bit Building Block Sets
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi Set Has a Classic Inspiration
Assorted Cake Bite Boxes
Caroline's Cakes' Assorted Cake Bite Box is Sure to Delight Consumers
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters
Xbox Releases a New Console-Themed Toaster Including User Profiles
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Putties
Crazy Aaron’s Introduced its Strawberry Shortcake SCENTsory Putty
AI Avatar Creation Tools
Pix Me! Transforms Your Photo into a Unique Avatar with Individuality
Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo Now Offers the 'Retro 108' Keyboard for 90s Nostalgia
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Anime-Themed Micro Memory Cards
Western Digital Unveils the Adorable Pokémon MicroSD Cards
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Fruity Cartoon-Inspired Puddings
Benelic Launches a New Kirby Pudding Collection for Summer 2024
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Prepared Funfetti Cheesecake Slices
Rich Products Has a New Single-Serve Funfetti Cheesecake Slice
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Metallic Retro Game Controllers
8BitDo Debuted Two Limited-Edition Controllers for its Anniversary
Remade 2D Animation Games
Dragon Quest is Reimagined into 2D Animation Video Games
Oversized Prepackaged Muffin Snacks
Little Bites Biggie Muffins Come in Two Flavors
Pink Cartoon Character Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Just Added the New Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
Classic Baking Mix Collections
Bob’s Red Mill Launches the New Signature Baking Mixes
Pixel-Style Role-Play Games
Disney Adventures Into Pixel Gaming with its New Mobile Title
Bitcoin-Compatible Pixel Characters
DFZ LABS Merges Indie Gaming with Bitcoin Through Bits
Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes
The Bundtlet Full O’ Reese’s Pieces Reveals a Surprise Inside