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Film Franchise Kitchen Accessories

Lightsaber Salt and Pepper Grinders Provide Galactic Garnishing

— June 29, 2017 — Lifestyle
These Lightsaber Salt And Pepper Grinders will transport your cooking to a galaxy far, far away.

This hilarious kitchen accessories are daring users to play with their food with a cooking set that replicates the popular weapons used in the Star Wars films. The objects come in both blue and red, and can be adjusted to grind course or fine salt or pepper. Much like the real thing, these lightsabers illuminate, providing an endless source of entertainment, for children, lovers of novelty accessories and Star Wars fans alike.

The popular American Space-themed franchise -- based around the film series created by George Lucas -- has a cult-like following and massive sub-culture that finds new and innovative ways to integrate Star Wars into everyday products.
Trend Themes
1. Film Franchise Merchandising - The integration of popular film franchises into everyday products presents disruptive innovation opportunities for merchandising companies to capitalize on fan culture and create unique products.
2. Novelty Kitchen Accessories - The creation of novelty kitchen accessories like the Lightsaber Salt and Pepper Grinders opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to cater to consumers looking for playful and unique cooking tools.
3. Cult-following Products - The demand for products that tap into cult-like brand followings, such as Star Wars, provides disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create specialized merchandise that resonates with passionate fan bases.
Industry Implications
1. Merchandising - The film franchise merchandise industry can capitalize on the integration of popular film franchises into everyday products to create exclusive and collectible items that cater to fan culture.
2. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating novelty elements and pop culture references into their product designs, appealing to consumers looking for unique and playful cooking tools.
3. Fan Merchandise - The fan merchandise industry can leverage the cult-like followings of popular brands, like Star Wars, to develop specialized products that resonate with passionate fans and create new revenue streams.
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