# Sci Fi Popcorn Makers The Death Star Popcorn Maker is Shaped Like the Famous Film Locale By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn-maker References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/joqk/) 'Star Wars' fans who want to engage their dark side before sitting down for a screening of the film will love the Death Star Popcorn Maker from ThinkGeek. Shaped like the iconic, moon-sized weapon and base from the 'Star Wars' films, the appliance is also a healthy way to prepare the [classic movie snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn). The Death Star Popcorn Maker uses hot air rather than oil in order to [pop the kernels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppin-cobs), making it far better for consumption than with other methods. The top half of the appliance detaches from the rest of it, and consumers are meant to flip that hemisphere upside down to use as a bowl. The popcorn maker also comes with a scoop for easy measurements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hot Air Popcorn Makers:** Opportunity for innovation in developing popcorn makers that use hot air instead of oil for a healthier snack option. - **Film-themed Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating kitchen appliances shaped like iconic film locales to engage fans' interests. - **Multi-purpose Appliances:** Potential for innovation in designing appliances that have detachable parts for easier use and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation with the development of film-themed appliances like the Death Star Popcorn Maker. - **Snack Industry:** Growth potential in creating healthier snack options such as hot air popcorn makers as an alternative to oil-based methods. - **Film Merchandise Industry:** Opportunity for creating unique film-themed products like the Death Star Popcorn Maker to cater to fans' interests and expand merchandise offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Stovetop Popcorn Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-popsmith-popper.md) - [Campsite Popcorn Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-popcorn-maker.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Theater Collectible Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galactus-popcorn.md) - [All-in-One Popcorn Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-pods.md) - [Colosseum-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-ii.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md) - [Magic Trick Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinemark-popcorn-bucket.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md)