# Creepy Clown Candy Machines This Gumball Machine Could Scare Away All Your Trick-Or-Treaters By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gumball-machine References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/candy/get-free-candy-from-creeptastic-gumball-machine-if-you-dare/) & [toy-creator](http://toy-creator.com/blog/?p=193) One would think a clown and gumball machine would supposed to be fun, delightful entertainment for children, but this [cannibal candy dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons) is the opposite of that. From Jesse Wroblewski of the Toy Creator blog, the toy is designed to look like what is undoubtedly the most terrifying clown I have ever seen. The gum is held in what would be the clown's skull. A small and scary sign also reads 'free candy.' Ideal for [handing out treats on Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-rescue-booths), the gumball machine was made out of an [old Halloween mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character). Where the cannibal clown's nose should be is where the candy or bubblegum balls emerge from. Some blue LED lighting was also used to embellish the upcycled toy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creepy Clown Craze:** Opportunity for creating interactive and frightening experiences in entertainment and attractions. - **Upcycled Halloween Decor:** Potential for repurposing old items into unique and spooky decorations for seasonal events and parties. - **Interactive Halloween Treats:** Innovation in creating interactive candy dispensers that engage and entertain while distributing sweets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for incorporating creepy clown themes and experiences in amusement parks, haunted houses, and themed entertainment venues. - **Interior Design:** Potential for upcycling and repurposing old items in home decor and event styling, especially for Halloween-themed decorations. - **Candy and Confectionery:** Innovation in creating unique and interactive candy dispensers and packaging for seasonal promotions and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies.md) - [Horror Clown Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise.md) - [Bottomless Trick-or-Treat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trick-or-treat-bowl.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-candy-cam.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sour-scary-skulls.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Frighteningly Festive Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween.md)