Why Fictional Products Deserve Real-World Accessories
Fictional products occupy a special space: they don’t exist physically, yet people instantly understand them. Hot air, air guitars, bottled moonlight, pocket-sized rainbows—these ideas work because they tap into shared imagination. But imagination becomes even more engaging when it’s paired with something tangible. That’s where real-world accessories come in.
They turn ideas into experiences
A fictional product is fun to think about. A real accessory lets people interact with the idea.
An air guitar is invisible, but a stand isn’t. The moment someone places “nothing” on a stand, the concept becomes playful and physical. Accessories invite customers to participate rather than just observe.
Imagine the ‘Karen’-post in the intranet about the missing air-guitars – or “who forgot to put it back in the stand”?
They enhance the narrative
Accessories extend the story around the fictional item.
A set of “precision-calibrated invisible strings” doesn’t just exist to be silly—it reinforces the idea that the air guitar is a real instrument with real requirements. A “thermal-retention hot-air container” suggests that hot air must be stored carefully. Accessories help build the world that surrounds the main concept.
Take a few moments out of a busy day and do the rest of the office a favor by tuning the Air Guitar – because otherwise it is a really annoying instrument.
They create moments of humour and novelty
People enjoy items that spark curiosity.
A product that appears entirely ordinary—like a guitar stand—becomes unexpectedly funny when paired with something that doesn’t exist. These accessories often become conversation pieces, perfect for desks, studios, and gift exchanges.
They offer real value in a playful context
Accessories can be functional even if the main product is not.
An air-guitar stand is a stand. A display box for invisible products is still storage. This blend of practical use and imaginative framing makes the accessory more than a gimmick—it’s a functional object that carries a built-in joke.
Let’s reserve a space among the office supplies for your ‘invisible tape’, complete with a note about who’s responsible for it gone missing.
They create opportunities for collectors
Fictional products naturally appeal to people who enjoy novelty and storytelling. Accessories transform those ideas into collectible items. With each new accessory, the fictional universe expands. Customers start to curate their own set of objects—each one a small piece of a larger creative world.
They make the impossible feel a little more real
The charm of fictional products lies in their impossibility. Accessories bridge the gap just enough to make the experience feel grounded without losing the whimsy. They let people interact with imagination using real objects, creating a hybrid of fiction and reality that is both playful and memorable.
Fiction may be weightless, invisible, or physically impossible—but the joy it creates is very real. Real-world accessories help amplify that joy, giving people something to hold onto while they explore what can’t be seen.
