# Sci-Fi Ice Cubes This Doctor Who Ice Cube Tray is Shaped Like the TARDIS By M | Published 2013-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-tray References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/cooking-tools/doctor-who-ice-cube-tray-puts-daleks-and-the-tardis-in-your-drink/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f247/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611) If you’re a fan of the [hit sci-fi show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set) Doctor Who, this TARDIS-inspired ice cube tray would be a great geeky addition to your kitchen. Made from silicone, this Doctor Who ice cube tray is a nerdy way to celebrate your love for your favorite show. With summer in full swing, many will be loading up on summertime drinks with chilly ice cubes to keep them cold. This Doctor Who-inspired ice cube tray makes ice cubes in the shape of popular [sci-fi objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabridge-mini-bridge) from the hit show, like the legendary TARDIS time-travelling phone booth. The navy blue silicone tray makes up to six Doctor Who-worthy large ice cubes, perfect for cooling off any drink. Instead of ice cubes, you can use this Doctor Who tray as a mold to make sci-fi-inspired Jello, cakes and even chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Ice Cube Trays:** The popularity of sci-fi and geek culture has led to a rise in ice cube trays shaped like iconic symbols and objects from various fandoms, presenting opportunities for unique and themed kitchen products. - **Nerdy Kitchen Accessories:** There is a growing demand among fans of popular shows and movies for unique kitchen accessories that reflect their geeky interests, creating opportunities for niche products and merchandise. - **Creative Use of Silicone Molds:** Silicone molds are being used in unconventional ways, such as creating sci-fi-inspired Jello, cakes, and chocolates, showcasing the versatility of these molds in the culinary world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore creating a wide range of ice cube trays, silicone molds, and other accessories inspired by popular shows, movies, and fandoms to cater to the demand of fans who want to geek up their cooking and entertaining experiences. - **Fandom Merchandise:** The fandom merchandise industry can tap into the market of fans who are looking for unique and geeky kitchen accessories, offering licensed products that celebrate popular shows, movies, and other forms of pop culture. - **Culinary Innovations:** In the culinary industry, there is an opportunity to explore creative uses of silicone molds, such as designing molds that allow for the creation of themed desserts and treats that appeal to fans of sci-fi and geek culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md) - [Cubic Sci-Fi Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Reusable Jelly Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-ice-cubes.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md)