# Robotic Wine Toppers The R2-D2 Bottle Stopper Makes the Perfect Intergalactic Gift By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-stopper References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-r2-d2-bottle-stopper/) & [forbiddenplanet](http://forbiddenplanet.com/82852-star-wars-bottle-stopper/?affid=ga10) A fun bottle stopper is an edgy way to mix up your [dinner table decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placemat-hightop-table), which is exactly where this R2-D2 wine topper comes in to add an intergalactic touch. Keeping wine fresh on the table is something that the majority of hosts like to ensure, which is where the concept of [wine toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters) comes in to save the day. Moreover, they're perfect for ensuring that spills are kept to an absolute minimum when guests are at the table. The [Star Wars franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) has spawned a plethora of products to please eager fans and this topper proves that there is no item that can't be turned into one of the intergalactic characters. This wine topper is perfect for adding a personal touch at the table that will not only start conversations, but make sure the force with with your libation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edgy Table Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and unconventional bottle stoppers that add a touch of edgy style to dinner table decor. - **Personalized Wine Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable wine toppers that allow consumers to add a personal touch and start conversations at the dinner table. - **Pop Culture-inspired Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wine toppers inspired by popular characters from movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment to cater to niche markets. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative and unique wine toppers into home decor products to appeal to design-conscious consumers. - **Wine Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of innovative wine accessories, including personalized and pop culture-inspired bottle stoppers, to cater to wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts. - **Gifts and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of collectible wine toppers inspired by popular franchises as unique and desirable gifts for fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Wine Preservation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Wine Top Vacuum Seals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoenox.md) - [Special-Edition Sci-Fi Tinctures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-down-collectors-box.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md)