# Mini Star Wars Fridges R2D2 Cooler By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-star-wars-fridge-cool-your-beers-in-r2d2 References: [play](http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/4-/5345867/Star-Wars-R2-D2-USB-Micro-Fridge/Product.html#) This totally awesome [R2D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe) fridge goes on sale August 8. It is USB powered and as you can see from the image, R2D2 has selflessly given up his head s your beer can be kept cool. Combining [Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) and USB surely makes this an absolute must for any self respecting nerd. This [USB fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-pizza-rolls-fridge) is just another example of how USB / Desk toys and getting more and more complex. Is there nothing that can't be done via USB? Here is another R2D2 trend: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Fridges:** Innovative mini-fridges like the R2D2 cooler present opportunities for tech companies to develop smart fridges that can be controlled from your phone. - **Pop Culture-themed Accessories:** The success of the R2D2 fridge highlights the potential for companies to tap into the lucrative market for pop culture-themed accessories and merchandise. - **Usb-powered Gadgets:** As seen with the R2D2 fridge, USB-powered gadgets are becoming more and more popular, suggesting potential for further innovation in this area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** Innovative technologies and niche products like the R2D2 fridge could lead to new opportunities for electronics manufacturers to diversify their offerings and tap into new markets. - **Retail:** The success of pop culture-themed products like the R2D2 fridge presents an opportunity for retailers to expand their product lines and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Food and Beverage:** The R2D2 fridge highlights the potential for creative marketing and product design within the food and beverage industry, particularly with regard to the use of pop culture references to drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-chill-mini-fridge.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fridge.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md)