# DIY Game-Inspired Sweets The Nintendo Inspired '1-Up Ring Pops' are Clever and Cute By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-11 | Updated 2013-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-1up-ring-pops References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Up-Ring-Pops/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/member/Sherrybaby81485/) Creative candy lovers with a fondness for [classic video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection) will want to try these ‘DIY 1-Up Ring Pops.’ This [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser)-style treat was created by Sherry, an Instructables member/imaginative stay-at-home mom. Her son had an abundance of dollar store plastic rings and rather than tossing them away, she turned them into a video game-themed sweet. The Air Head ‘Mystery’ flavor taffy is molded onto the plastic rings to create the mushroom-head shape for these delectable gamer treats. To create these cute [ring pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-pop-and-serendipity-3), one would need sugar, corn syrup, Kool-Aid, taffy, chocolate sprinkles and some plastic rings. While these treats aren't low in calories, they are high in creativity. The 'DIY 1-Up Ring Pops' would make a great snack for kids birthday parties. Nintendo and candy fans will love these sugary sweets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **DIY Gaming-inspired Food:** Opportunity for candy manufacturers to collaborate with gaming companies to create fun and creative treats for fans. - **Upcycling Plastic Rings:** Opportunity for sustainable product innovation by repurposing plastic waste to create a fun and unique candy experience. - **Personalized Candy Making:** Opportunity for companies to offer customizable candy making kits and workshops for consumers to create their own unique and personalized sweets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Candy Manufacturing:** Innovative candy companies can tap into the gaming industry to create unique and creative treats that appeal to fans. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for sustainable packaging solutions to be explored for the production and distribution of candy made from repurposed plastic waste. - **Food and Beverage Entertainment:** Opportunity for gaming cafes and establishments to offer personalized candy making experiences to attract customers seeking unique and fun food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-cold-stone-creamery.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-x-xbox.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Video Game-Themed Candy Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-and-nintendo.md) - [Hard Candy-Inspired Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-pop-gummy-popits.md) - [Freeze-Dried Sour Candy Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-strips.md)