# Galactic Droid Cookware These Star Wars Cupcake Pans Mold Your Cake to Look Like R2-D2 By M | Published 2015-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-pan References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-r2-d2-cupcake-pan/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/huij/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=297616) Star Wars fans looking to add a bit of intergalactic decor to their baking can look no further than this cupcake pan designed to turn your cakes into the adorable droid R2-D2. The pan features an innovative silicone base shaped after the robot featured throughout the Star Wars saga. Creating desserts that look like your [favorite film characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake) can take a copious amount of skill and decorating patience making [silicone cupcake molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-wreath-pan) much more easier and quicker to use. This cupcake tin comes in a set of four offering several silicone molds that shape your mini cake like the cylinder body of R2-D2. This is ideal for creating desserts for a [Star Wars-themed birthday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) or even for the release of the all-new film. Once the cupcakes are baked you can decorate them using blue and white icing to match R2-D2's hardware. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Silicone Cupcake Molds:** The use of silicone cupcake molds provides an easier and quicker way to create desserts that look like film characters. - **Film-themed Desserts:** Creating desserts based on film characters is a popular trend, especially for themed parties or events. - **Decorating with Icing:** The use of blue and white icing to decorate desserts is a trend that can bring out the details of film-themed designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend of silicone cupcake molds by introducing innovative designs for creating film-themed desserts. - **Party Supplies:** The party supplies industry can cater to the trend of film-themed desserts by offering a wide range of decorations, including cake molds and icing sets. - **Baking and Pastry:** The baking and pastry industry can explore the trend of decorating desserts with intricate film-themed designs using specialized tools and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Space-Themed Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-cupcakes-mix.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md)