# Intricate Sci-fi Lollies These Handmade Lollipops by designerlollipop are Incredibly Detailed By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-lollipops References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/death-star-lollipops/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/118530901/6-star-wars-inspired-death-star) The Death Star is now a destroyer of planets and satisfier of mouths with these handmade lollipops. Is it just me or is this confection very ironic? We have the all powerful Death Star adapted into a innocent little lollipop for tiny kids to lick. Other than the meaning behind it all, the shape of the Death Star made the transition into a [lollipop very natural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups). The creator claims that it took 2 hours to mold a set of six lollipops. Considering that they are handmade, these confections by designerlollipop took a lot of effort. The hard work certainly paid off as these handmade lollipops look terrific. Now we know that the secret to destroying the Death Star is eating it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Lollipops:** Create unique and intricate designs in the world of lollipops, offering consumers a visually appealing and personalized candy experience. - **Sci-fi Inspired Confectionery:** Combine popular science fiction themes with edible treats, creating a niche market for fans of both candy and sci-fi culture. - **Transforming Pop Culture Icons:** Reimagine well-known pop culture symbols and characters as edible items, offering a new and creative way to engage with fandoms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artisanal Confectionery:** Opportunity for small-scale producers to create handcrafted and visually striking lollipops that cater to niche markets and connoisseurs of unique candies. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Leverage the popularity of iconic characters and symbols to develop merchandise such as edible novelties, expanding product offerings and generating additional revenue streams. - **Event Planning and Gifting:** Provide custom-made, themed lollipops as part of event favors or gift sets, offering a personalized and memorable touch for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Mysterious Sci-Fi Series Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Space-Themed Jawbreaker Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-crusher-jawbreaker.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md)