# Carbonite Card Holders This Han Solo Business Card Holder is Right Out of a Far, Far Away Galaxy By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonite-card References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/han-solo-in-carbonite-business-card-case/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ef2c/) This Han Solo frozen-in-carbonite card holder is so impressive that it wouldn't surprise me to hear it respond "I know" when I tell it that I love it. Manufactured and sold by the geek gurus at ThinkGeek, this carbonite card holder is a spring loaded surprise that can hold up to a dozen business cards. If you happen to be an interstellar bounty hunter like Boba Fett, then this [geeky little find](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego) goes for kitschy fun to an absolute must have. The carbonite card holder is actually made of a zinc alloy since the carbonite that Han Solo was frozen in during The Empire Strikes Back is a fictional material. I suppose zinc alloy makes for an acceptable substitute in that case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geek-inspired Card Holders:** The popularity of geek culture presents an opportunity for businesses to create card holders inspired by beloved franchises like Star Wars. - **Spring Loaded Card Holders:** The use of spring-loaded mechanisms in card holders provides a unique and interactive way to store and access business cards. - **Fictional Material-inspired Products:** Creating products that imitate fictional materials from popular culture can capture the attention of fans and enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** The online sale of geek-inspired products, such as card holders, can cater to the niche market of avid fans. - **Promotional Products:** Brands can utilize geek-inspired card holders as promotional items to engage with their target audience in a fun and memorable way. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Companies specializing in licensed merchandise can explore the creation of products that replicate fictional materials to attract fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Tough Tracker-Friendly Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-cardholder.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-x-casetify.md)