# DIY Dark Side Desserts The Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker Lets You Eat the Jedi's Weapon of Choice By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-ice-pop-maker References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/08/illuminated-lig.php) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eea5/) If only the Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker had come out two months earlier. The former April Fools' Day gag from ThinkGeek has been turned into a real product. The lightsabers come in either Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader and feature LED lights. The LED lights ensure that your ice pop glows like a real Jedi weapon. This Star Wars summer essential comes with two Luke molds and two Darth Vader molds, and is perfect for anyone who is a fan of the popular films. Younger kids will enjoy the taste of these cute desserts, and also have fun playing with their food. If you're a parent who is alright with letting the young ones sword fight with popsicles, this is the perfect treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **DIY Dessert Products:** Opportunity for companies to create easy-to-use DIY dessert products. - **Novelty Food Gadgets:** Innovative food gadgets that take popular trends and fandoms and turn them into edible products are growing in demand. - **Edible Playtime:** Designing desserts that have a playful, interactive element can heighten consumer engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to create new or updated product lines that incorporate novelty gadgets like the Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker. - **Toy Industry:** Collaboration with food industry can create interactive toys that merge with edible products. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to partner with food and toy industries to license products that merge with popular franchises and increase brand exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Fruit-Infused Lemonade Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lemonade-ice-bars.md) - [Layered Fruit Juice Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-this-world-ice-pops.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) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md)