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Cosmic Princess Cupcakes

These Princess Leia Cupcakes by Justjenndesigns are Nebular Noms

— July 27, 2011 — Lifestyle
If you have any friends who are avid Star Wars (or Natalie Portman) fans, these cosmic cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

Designed by justjennrecipes, these Princess Leia cupcakes are oh-so-sweet and scrumptious. They resemble the gorgeous galactic character exactly; each tiny treat is adorned with two Oreo buns and iced eyes and lips. You can use any flavor of mix to bake these beautiful cakes.

Take these Princess Leia cupcakes to any nerdy convention or geeky gaming event and they're sure to be a hit.

These Princess Leia cupcakes are definitely out of this world.

Implications - Consumers embrace products that induce feelings of nostalgia in them since they remind them of pleasant past experiences. Companies can manufacture products that make reference to elements of popular culture to appeal to these consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic-inspired Products - Creating products that remind consumers of pleasant past experiences can help companies appeal to them.
2. Pop Culture-inspired Food - Manufacturing food products that reference elements of popular culture can attract consumers interested in these themes.
3. Customized Baked Goods - Providing customers with customized baked goods can make them feel special and more connected to the product.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Creating food products that reference popular culture can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry.
2. Event Planning - Providing customized baked goods can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in event planning to help make their events stand out.
3. Entertainment - Manufacturing pop culture-inspired food products can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the entertainment industry, such as movie theaters and theme parks.
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