Posted on a blog by the father of an enthusiastic Star Wars fan, this DIY lightsaber pool noodle is an awesome way to inject some galactic style into swim time.
Incredibly simple to achieve, this rendition of the classic pool accessory requires only a few materials. Created with just a little bit of cutting, taping and tweaking, any parent can create this thematic toy for their children. Though they don't actually light up, which might pose some safety issues in the water, pool noodles are often so colorfully designed with bright hues that this minor detail doesn't affect the overall impact of the toys.
Giving parents a project to complete with their children and offering some fairly impressive end results, the DIY lightsaber pool noodle is sure to please.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Pool Accessories
- The trend of creating customized pool toys and accessories allows for an opportunity for companies to create kits or supplies for families who want to build their own unique products.
- Thematic Pool Toys
- There is a growing trend towards creating pool toys with pop culture references and specific themes, providing an opportunity for licensed toy manufacturers to expand into this space.
- Family Bonding Projects
- The trend of parents and children creating things together provides an opportunity for companies to design creative projects that are affordable, easy, and cater to families of all skill levels.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy Industry
- The toy industry could capitalize on the trend towards thematic pool toys, possibly collaborating with popular media franchises to create unique and popular pool accessories that feature iconic characters or designs.
- DIY Retailers
- DIY retailers could create a new category of products for customized pool toys, selling kits for creating unique pool accessories or tools for cutting and manipulating noodles or other materials.
- Craft Industry
- The craft industry can cater to the trend towards family bonding projects, developing easy-to-use but creative materials and ideas for parents and children to build and create together.
