# Semi-Automatic S'more Makers The Marshmallow Mforcer Fires Tasty Treats By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-mforcer References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/31/marshmallow-semi-automatic-pistol/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/d80d/?cpg=cj) The Marshmallow Mforcer is the perfect weapon for [weekend camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-smores-collection). Keeping the peace has never tasted so good. The Marshmallow Mforcer can hold up to [15 marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch) and is pump-powered. Just pump your [sticky and sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-roast-mallows) hand cannon about 20 times and you have instant fun. I'm thinking every child the world over will want to get their hands on one of these. I wonder what the cut-off age is for "child" nowadays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Semi-automatic Food Makers:** There is an opportunity to develop more semi-automatic food-making tools, like the Marshmallow Mforcer, which can target recreational activities and enhance user experience. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** There is a demand for inventive and creative outdoor equipment like the Marshmallow Mforcer, that can enhance outdoor family activities such as camping and picnics. - **Kids' Recreation Devices:** There is an opportunity to create more fun and interactive devices for children like the Marshmallow Mforcer, which can promote family bonding and outdoor activities for kids. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** The Food industry can optimize the semi-automatic food-making tools, like the Marshmallow Mforcer, by creating inventive and portable machines for outdoor and recreational activities. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The Outdoor Recreation industry can create more innovative and creative equipment, like the Marshmallow Mforcer, that targets families and maximizes outdoor experiences. - **Children's Toy Industry:** The Children's Toy industry can capitalize on the trend of creating more fun and interactive devices like the Marshmallow Mforcer, which promotes family bonding and outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Campfire-Themed Marshmallow Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2.md) - [Monstrously Stuffed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-puffs-monster-marsh.md) - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [Aerated Marshmallow Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow.md) - [Grown-Up S'mores Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-skillet-kit.md) - [Color-Changing Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changers-marshmallows.md) - [Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-sandwiches.md) - [S'mores-Themed Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maud-borup.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md)