# Sci-Fi Christmas Confections The Gingerbread AT-AT is Perfect for Festive 'Star Wars' Fans By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-at-at References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/11/edible-gingerbr.php) & [blackmarketbakery](http://www.blackmarketbakery.com/) There are some classic Star Wars characters that have hogged the limelight, but the Gingerbread AT-AT shows that it is finally time for another iconic character to step up for some much-deserved attention. From a crazy [bacon AT-AT](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-at-at) creation to[AT-AT dog costumes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katie-mello), people are really embracing this sci-fi assault vehicle. Created by baker and sci-fi lover Rachel Klemek, owner of the Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine, California, the Gingerbread AT-AT offers a festive way for [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) to show their devotion for the film franchise while also embracing the Christmas season. The Gingerbread AT-AT features such great details, including a cute gingerbread man climbing out of its body, that it will definitely be approved by George Lucas himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Festive Sci-fi Confections:** Combining popular sci-fi themes with holiday treats can create unique and appealing products for fans. - **Iconic Character Revival:** Bringing lesser-known characters into the spotlight can attract attention and provide fresh marketing opportunities. - **Creative Fan Tributes:** Fans of popular franchises are finding imaginative ways to express their devotion through food and crafts. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can cater to niche markets by offering themed pastries and confections that appeal to fan communities. - **Film Merchandise:** Film merchandise companies can explore partnerships with bakeries and confectionery brands to create limited edition products for fans. - **Craft and DIY:** Craft stores can capitalize on the fan art and DIY trend by offering supplies and tutorials for creating sci-fi themed creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Drone-Created Gingerbread Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)