# Cartoon Character Ice Crushers The Doshisha Disney Ice Crusher is Licensed from Disney Japan By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-crusher References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/05/18/45831/add-disney-factor-kitchen-adorable-ice-slicers.html) The Doshisha Disney Ice Crusher is designed with the likeness of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in mind to offer kids-at-heart the opportunity to have a [Disney-themed appliance in their kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasia-cookware). The small appliance is designed as an [ice slicer that will shave ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-slushi-max) to the perfect consistency for incorporation into drinks, recipes, desserts or other dishes. The unit comes packed with a recipe book to help offer inspiration if the chef is looking for new dishes to create with the product. The Doshisha Disney Ice Crusher comes in either a red or black color option -- pertaining to either Mickey or Minnie Mouse -- and operates easily with the press of a single button. The product is created licensed from [Disney Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney100-collectible-candy-dispensers) to make it an authentic product that bears the Disney name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disney-themed Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique appliances based on licensed characters to appeal to a wider customer base. - **Specialized Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity to create more personalized and specific gadgets that cater to the needs of foodies. - **Recipe-focused Products:** Innovation opportunity for creating products targeted at consumers who enjoy experimenting with new recipes at home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Appliances:** The consumer appliance industry can adapt by developing more personalized, design-focused products based on licensed characters to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry to create recipe-focused products that cater to food enthusiasts and help them try out new recipes. - **Toy and Entertainment:** Opportunity for the toy and entertainment industry to expand into the kitchen and household category by partnering with kitchen gadget manufacturers and developing licensed character-themed products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Candy Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney100-collectible-candy-dispensers.md) - [Minimalist Eco-Friendly Ice Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-shaver-concept.md) - [Character-Themed Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-and-disney.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-metal-tin.md) - [Private Label Slushy Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silvercrest-slushy-maker.md) - [Portable Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Biscuit Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-x-disney-collection.md)