# Handheld Candy Canons The Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter Packs Some Serious Sweet By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-barrel-marshmallow-shooter References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/double-barrel-marshmallow-shooter/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/ed91/) While weapon-themed toys seem to be the garnering more and more criticism, the Double Barrel Marshmallow shooter ensures that the only negative outcome of your child's fascination with toy-pistols is a possible [sugar overload](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow). For as long as children's toys have been in production there has been a steady line of gun-themed gadgets -- BB guns, Super Soakers, [NERF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-and-nerf), etc. While gun violence-related deaths are a serious issue, the distinction is sometimes be made between child's play and violence. It could be said that firing [sugary sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch) at one another is no more menacing than playing baseball since the later can often result in broken windows. The Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter will simultaneously fuel and exhaust a child's playful nature and youthful energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weapon-themed Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create non-violent, playful alternatives to weapon-themed toys that still provide excitement and fun. - **Sugar-based Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of toys that incorporate sugar or candy in a safe and enjoyable manner. - **Creative Outdoor Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique outdoor toys that encourage active play and imagination while ensuring safety and entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional toy manufacturing processes to create safer, more engaging and imaginative toys for children. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the outdoor recreation industry by designing new types of entertaining and active toys for children. - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with toy manufacturers to create confectionery products that can be integrated into safe and enjoyable toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Creamy Candy Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-marvellous-mallows-drumstick.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Fizzing Sour Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-drop-mallows.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md)