# Sci-Fi Toy Christmas Countdowns The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is for Fanboys of All Ages By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-advent-calendar References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Lego-Star-Wars-Advent-Calendar-2012-26121235) & [shop.lego](http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Star-Wars-Advent-Calendar-9509) Forget about chocolate, the 2012 [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker) Star Wars Advent Calendar offers something a lot more fun. In fact, it is a gift that keeps on giving. Instead of bestowing children with [daily sugar highs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-advent-calendars) that will wear off before they can chime, 'Merry Christmas,' this advent calendar opens up to reveal a new LEGO toy every day. From starships to minifigs and other accessories, it will have children feeling the force this holiday season. In addition to seven standard minifigs, the 2012 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar features two holiday-themed ones: a Santa Sith and [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-25th-anniversary) disguised as Frosty the Snowman. Perfect for any age, it is a limited edition calendar that is perfect for any collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Toy Advent Calendars:** Opportunity to create advent calendars featuring different sci-fi toy themes, appealing to fans of various franchises. - **LEGO Collectibles:** Opportunity to capitalize on the demand for limited edition LEGO sets and attract collectors and enthusiasts. - **Themed Holiday Toys:** Opportunity to create holiday-themed toys and collectibles that incorporate popular franchises and characters, appealing to both children and adults. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and market unique advent calendars and collectible toys that cater to specific interests and fandoms. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to collaborate with toy companies to create tie-in merchandise and cross-promotional campaigns based on beloved franchises. - **E-commerce Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage online platforms to sell specialized collectibles and limited edition holiday toys to a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [LEGO Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-advent-calendars.md) - [Superhero-Themed Puzzled Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avengers-advent-calendar.md) - [Cubic Sci-Fi Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar.md) - [Magical Toy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-harry-potter.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Playful Minifigurine Daily Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifigureaday-daily-calendar.md) - [Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-25th-anniversary.md)