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Remote-Controlled Candy Dispensers

Skittles Present Its Remote-Controlled Candy Cloud Dispensers

— March 30, 2014 — Marketing
These remote-controlled candy dispenser from Skittles will rock the world of candy enthusiasts.

The most high-tech item the candy company has dreamed up yet, this remote-controlled candy cloud dispenser is a fun and interactive way to consume the world famous rainbow-colored candies. The completely custom, one-of-a-kind robotic dispenser comes in the shape of a cloud, showering its surroundings with the bite-size candies that you will inevitably chase around. It dispenses Skittles on demand and has audio functions as well.

Users can dispense their candies in two different ways, single and pulse, while it moves around with the complementary remote control that also embodies the colorful features of the Skittles brand. To make things even more intriguing, the pet cloud makes thunderous sounds, and even has a built-in light show.

Who wouldn't want a remote-controlled, Skittles-dispensing cloud? "Pet the rainbow, taste the rainbow."
Trend Themes
1. Remote-controlled Candy Dispensers - The trend of remote-controlled candy dispensers is disrupting the candy industry by providing a fun and interactive way to consume candies.
2. Interactive Robotic Dispensers - The trend of interactive robotic dispensers presents an opportunity for innovative candy companies to create unique and engaging experiences for their customers.
3. Customized Audio-visual Candy Dispensers - The trend of customized audio-visual candy dispensers offers a chance for candy companies to enhance brand experiences by incorporating sound and light features into their products.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can leverage the trend of remote-controlled candy dispensers to create novel candy products that attract customers through interactive and playful experiences.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the trend of interactive robotic dispensers to incorporate candy dispensing robots into immersive experiences, such as theme park attractions or interactive exhibits.
3. Gifting and Novelty - The gifting and novelty industry can tap into the trend of customized audio-visual candy dispensers to offer unique and personalized candy dispensers as novelty gifts, enhancing the gifting experience.
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