# Galactic Waffle Makers The Star Wars BB-8 Breakfast Cooker Shapes Hot Cakes as Astromech Droids By M | Published 2016-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-cooker References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jgsh/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&AID=11458257&PID=6164693&SID=it3ing47rx0162j0001n3&CJID=2470763) Star Wars fans can rejoice at the ability to imprint their homemade hot cakes as the astromech droid [BB-8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot) with this specially designed breakfast cooker by [Think Geek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-turkey). The waffle maker features a grill design on both sides that shapes the batter into the round robotic character to make breakfasts a bit more sci-fi. The waffle mater is a licensed [Star Wars: The Force Awakens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) product that recreates the design of the infamous BB-8 droid that makes its first appearance in the galactic universe in this specific film. The grill pan is sleek and compact making it perfect to fit on a countertop. The cooker makes one waffle at a time which is ideal for consumers that live on their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Inspired Cookware:** Opportunity for companies to create themed kitchen appliances that cater to fans of popular sci-fi franchises like Star Wars. - **Novelty Food Shaping:** Innovative applications of food shaping technology to create fun and unique shapes, such as imprinting characters onto waffles. - **Compact Kitchen Appliances:** Demand for compact and space-saving kitchen appliances that cater to solo households or individuals with limited countertop space. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliances:** Potential for kitchen appliance manufacturers to tap into the market of specialized and themed cookware for fans of popular franchises. - **Food Shaping Technology:** Opportunity for companies specializing in food shaping technology to expand their product offerings to include customized and novelty food shaping options. - **Home Decor and Accessories:** Manufacturers in the home decor and accessories industry can explore collaborations with popular franchises to create themed and licensed products, such as sci-fi-inspired kitchenware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollow Customizable Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefman-big-stuff.md) - [Mini Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bite-maker.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Stuffed Pancake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro-stuffed-pancake-maker.md) - [Mindful Design Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Robo Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggovac.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md)