# Candy Dispensing Sci-Fi Toys Toy Lightsabers with M&Ms Glow in the Dark By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-03 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-halloween-candy References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/toy-lightsabers-with-mms/) May the milk chocolate force be with you as you enjoy the Toy Lightsabers with M&Ms from Thinkgeek, a super fun Halloween candy. Fighting off evil forces, lighting up your way through the night and dispensing candy at the same time is what makes these the ultimate trick-or-treat Halloween snack. Use these light-up toys with your [Jedi costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker), or tape two together to get a double-edged lightsaber if you are feeling mischievous like Darth Maul. Sure to make your house the most popular on the block, the Toy Lightsabers with M&Ms are a fun Halloween candy to give out this holiday season as kids can play with them and eat sweets from them at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Candy Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive toys that combine playfulness and candy dispensing to enhance the overall experience for children. - **Glow-in-the-dark Halloween Candy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new ways to make candy visually appealing and exciting, such as glow-in-the-dark variations. - **Multifunctional Halloween Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing candies or treats that serve more than one purpose, such as lightsabers that can be played with and also store and dispense candy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating candy dispensing features into existing toys or creating new toy concepts that combine play and treat enjoyment. - **Candy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique candy variations that offer a multi-sensory experience and appeal, like glow-in-the-dark options. - **Halloween Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Finding ways to make Halloween treats more interactive and engaging by integrating novelty features, such as candy-filled lightsabers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Emergency Squads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-halloween-rescue-squad.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Candy Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-mad-scientist-mix.md) - [Expansive Halloween Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-halloween-candies.md) - [Candy Refill Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-rescue-booths.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Candy Collector Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-lineup.md) - [Superhero Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-and-marvel.md) - [Candy-Themed Doorbell Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-and-ring.md)