If only the Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker had come out two months earlier. The former April Fools' Day gag from ThinkGeek has been turned into a real product. The lightsabers come in either Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader and feature LED lights. The LED lights ensure that your ice pop glows like a real Jedi weapon.
This Star Wars summer essential comes with two Luke molds and two Darth Vader molds, and is perfect for anyone who is a fan of the popular films. Younger kids will enjoy the taste of these cute desserts, and also have fun playing with their food. If you're a parent who is alright with letting the young ones sword fight with popsicles, this is the perfect treat.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- DIY Dessert Products
- Opportunity for companies to create easy-to-use DIY dessert products.
- Novelty Food Gadgets
- Innovative food gadgets that take popular trends and fandoms and turn them into edible products are growing in demand.
- Edible Playtime
- Designing desserts that have a playful, interactive element can heighten consumer engagement.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Opportunity to create new or updated product lines that incorporate novelty gadgets like the Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker.
- Toy Industry
- Collaboration with food industry can create interactive toys that merge with edible products.
- Entertainment Industry
- Opportunity to partner with food and toy industries to license products that merge with popular franchises and increase brand exposure.
