# Dark Side Brain Teasers The Darth Maul Rubik's Cube Shows a Puzzling Side of the Sith By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-maul-rubik-s-cube References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/10/12/darth-maul-rubiks-cube-challenges-you-with-his-creepy-face/) I can't express in words how much I want to see the Darth Maul [Rubik](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube) s Cube on store shelves this holiday shopping season. This Rubik's Cube is designed after one of the coolest and most mysterious [Star Wars villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego) ever and would be a must-have for any fan of the force. The Darth Maul Rubik's Cube doesn't seem as much of a brain teaser as the puzzle after which it's named, but that's fine. This Rubik's Cube is the type of knick-knack you display proudly on your desk and yell at other people for touching. Check it out above and keep your fingers crossed that Santa will deliver this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars-themed Puzzles:** The popularity of Star Wars provides an opportunity for toy manufacturers to release more themed puzzles and games for fans to collect. - **Collectible Rubik's Cubes:** Rubik's cubes with a pop culture twist can attract a new audience and increase sales. - **Displayable Brain Teasers:** Brain teasers designed with unique and attractive designs can appeal to consumers as decorative office or home accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create a line of Star Wars-themed puzzles and games to take advantage of the ongoing popularity of the franchise. - **Collectibles Market:** The popularity of Star Wars-themed collectibles can create a new market for Rubik's Cubes with a pop culture twist. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** Displayable brain teasers can be marketed as both functional and decorative items in specialty retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Smart Rubik’s Cube-Style Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocube-22.md) - [Interactive Gaming Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md)