# Fishbowl Gum Dispensers This Gumball Machine Fishbowl Design is Nostalgically Kitschy By M | Published 2014-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishbowl-design References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1e55/?cpg=wnrss) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) If you're looking for a fun fishbowl design to house your new pet goldfish this gumball machine fishbowl might be just what you're looking for. While this machine won't actually dispense technicolor gumballs, it'll provide your fish with a great place to swim around. Gumball machines remind many of their childhood days when they'd exchange a quarter for a handful of [colorful gumballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips). Now your fish can enjoy the nostalgic look of the classic red gumball machines with this [gumball dispenser fish bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-toy). Rather than filling this machine up with candied gum, the circular glass department is meant to be filled with water for your fish to swim around in. The gumball machine even comes with 20 [gumball-like rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-mystery-cube) that you can arrange at the bottom of the fishbowl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Fishbowl Designs:** Opportunity for creating products that combine nostalgia and functionality, like the gumball machine fishbowl design. - **Pet Accessories:** Innovation potential in creating unique and interactive accessories for pets, such as fish bowls designed as gumball machines. - **Niche Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing unconventional home decorations that evoke nostalgia, like the gumball machine fishbowl. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Supplies:** Opportunity for pet supply companies to offer unique and visually appealing fish bowls, like the gumball machine fishbowl design. - **Home Decor:** Innovation potential in the home decor industry with unconventional and nostalgic designs, such as the gumball machine fishbowl. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunity for retailers to offer niche and nostalgic products, like the gumball machine fishbowl, through e-commerce platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-vending-machine.md) - [Waterless Fish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhu-zhu-aquarium.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Collectible Candy Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney100-collectible-candy-dispensers.md) - [Miniature Bowling Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-n-bowl.md) - [Hand-Shaped Snacking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-x-boban-hand-dish.md) - [Bottomless Trick-or-Treat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-or-treat-bowl.md) - [Iridescent Garden Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-school-of-fish-glass-bird-bath.md) - [Liquid-Filled Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gupperz.md)