# Candy Collector Robots Airheads' Decoy Boy is the First Robotic Trick-or-Treat Sidekick By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy References: [adage](https://adage.com/creativity/work/aa-airheads-decoy-boy/) & [airheadsdecoyboy](https://airheadsdecoyboy.com/)  Airheads' Decoy Boy is the world's first [robotic trick-or-treating sidekick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine), disguised as a [costumed kid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackstume) so that adults can go door-to-door, stock up on their favorite candy and relive the days of their youth with the perfect cover. For adults who have grown out of a seasonal tradition but long to ring doorbells and [collect candy on Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween) once more, Decoy Boy was designed to help them sidestep the awkwardness of going it alone. Decoy Boy is not only dressed up for spooky season but also equipped with catchphrases, the ability to hold 15 pounds of Airheads, a persuasion dial for those who want more than one piece of candy, plus a tantrum mode for those with a serious sweet tooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disguised Robotics:** Disguised robotics is creating opportunities for machines to seamlessly integrate into social and cultural traditions, offering new experiences for users. - **Seasonal Helper Technologies:** Technologies designed for specific seasons can redefine traditional activities, paving the way for unique consumer products that cater to nostalgic desires. - **Persuasion-enabled Devices:** Devices equipped with persuasive technology showcase innovations that engage users more interactively, providing a novel approach to obtaining desired outcomes. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Robotics:** Entertainment robotics is expanding to create interactive and personalized experiences that appeal to both adults and children, revolutionizing recreational activities. - **Novelty Consumer Products:** The novelty consumer products industry is experiencing a shift as companies develop items that blend innovation with tradition to attract diverse age groups. - **Seasonal Retail:** Seasonal retail is embracing technological advancements to offer consumers extraordinary ways to engage with holiday traditions and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Candy-Hiding Trick-or-Treat Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreat-bag.md) - [Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15foot-inflatable.md) - [Candy Refill Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-rescue-booths.md) - [Cherry-Scented Foot Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-scented-foot-spray.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-candy-cam.md) - [Candy Emergency Squads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-halloween-rescue-squad.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Candy-Flavored Dental Floss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyflavored-dental-floss.md)