# Sci-Fi Candy Bowls These Star Wars Treat Baskets are Ideal for Serving Up Chocolates and Sweets By M | Published 2015-09-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bowl References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ilvm/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to get out your candy bowls in preparation for handing out sweets to [trick-or-treaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-rescue-booths) and enjoying a few candies yourself. These [candy baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy) are designed to look like various popular characters from the latest Star Wars film in anticipation of The Force Awakes movie release. These [Star Wars-themed candy bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) come in two sci-fi designs. The first a replica of Darth Vader's spooky black mask and the second is a white Stormtrooper helmet. Both bowl designs cleverly dip in at the top of the characters' heads making it look as though you're reaching inside Darth Vader or a Stormtrooper's brain for a handful of sweets. These would be ideal bowls to have out at a party for guests to enjoy some sweet snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Candy Bowls:** Sci-fi themed candy bowls are becoming more popular as consumers seek to add excitement and novelty to holiday celebrations and parties. - **Character-based Treats:** Products and treats based on popular characters from movies and TV shows are gaining popularity among consumers seeking to express their fandom and love of pop culture. - **Movie Themed Parties:** Parties and events based around popular movies and TV shows are becoming more prevalent, leading to increased demand for themed products and decorations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of sci-fi and character-based treats by developing new products and incorporating popular cultural icons into existing ones. - **Entertainment:** Companies in the entertainment industry can take advantage of the trend of movie-themed parties by offering immersive experiences and products that enhance these events. - **Event Planning:** Professionals in the event planning industry should consider adding movie themes to their repertoire of offerings, recognizing the growing demand for pop culture-based parties and decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Bottomless Trick-or-Treat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-or-treat-bowl.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Cinematic Candy Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-candy-cases.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obiwan-kenobi-cereal.md) - [Candy-Hiding Trick-or-Treat Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreat-bag.md)