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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Super Mario-Inspired Video Game Blankets

— November 7, 2009 — Art & Design
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 retail for between $70-$135. If you don’t see your favorite video game character pictured above, no sweat, you can custom order a video game blanket with whatever character your heart desires.
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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