# Sith Lord Sound Systems The Darth Vader CD Boombox by Jazwares Makes for Imperial Sound By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-vader-cd-boombox References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/02/09/darth-vader-cd-boombox-i-find-your-lack-of-built-in-mp3-playback-disturbing/) & [jazwares](http://www.jazwares.com/2010/welcome-to-jazwares) As most have realized, the days of [CD-playing devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm15) are coming to an end; however, Jazwares' Darth Vader CD Boombox will make that concept irrelevant to [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi). The Darth Vader CD Boombox is in the form a giant Vader bust and makes for a great entertaining piece in your room. CDs actually fit into an opening in the Dark Sith Lord's mouth and while playing your tunes, his eyes will glow intensely red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Star Wars Themed Devices:** There is an opportunity to create other CD-playing devices and other tech items such as headphones or Bluetooth speakers featuring other popular Star Wars characters. - **Customized Novelty Audio Devices:** Companies could make similar customized audio devices that cater to fans of other popular fictional characters or franchises. - **Retro-nostalgia Devices:** Making retro devices, such as boomboxes, with modern capabilities and features could be an opportunity to cater to those looking for nostalgia in tech products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** There is an opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to create custom-made, unique, and entertaining audio devices similar to the Darth Vader CD Boombox. - **Entertainment Industry:** With the popularity of the Darth Vader CD Boombox, there may be opportunities to further integrate Star Wars-themed merchandise into the greater entertainment industry. - **Toy Industry:** Companies in the toy industry could create Star Wars-themed toys that also function as audio devices, broadening the appeal of the product to younger generations of fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Transparent Japanese CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-3.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Millennium-Inspired CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orion-cd-player.md)