# Sci-Fi Steins The Darth Vader Beer Mug By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-side-mugged-darth-vader-stein-for-solo References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2008/10/13/get-drunk-from-the-dark-side-with-a-darth-vader-stein/) (singing)*"Vader Stein, Vader Stein, every evening you greet me, dark and black, mean as whack; you can really mistreat me!"* This Dark Side mug is perfect for your [Black Label brewski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits). The [Star Wars stein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) holds two full cans of beer; it's 24 ounces of Stormtrooper fear made of ceramic, and it's dishwasher safe to boot! You'll be able to [light up your saber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego) more quickly with fewer trips to the transmogrifier. **Implications** - While the Star Wars movies may be something of the past, their effect is still being felt on consumer society. With the mass popularization of such blockbuster movies, companies are presented with the chance to create products that mimic these million dollar movies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Steins:** Opportunity for companies to create themed drinkware that taps into popular movie franchises like Star Wars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for companies to produce and sell themed drinkware that capitalizes on the popularity of blockbuster movies. - **Film Merchandise:** Opportunity to develop and market merchandise related to popular movie franchises, such as themed drinkware. - **Hospitality:** Possibility for bars and restaurants to attract customers by offering themed drinkware inspired by popular movie franchises like Star Wars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Campsite Beer Steins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-grip-beer-stein.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md)