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Robotic Coffee Keepers

The R2-D2 Coffee Mug is Perfect for Star Wars Super-Fans

— July 14, 2011 — Tech
The R2-D2 Coffee Mug is quite possibly the greatest coffee mug ever invented. The mug is designed to look like the most famous droid of all time, and features a removable head that helps keep coffee warm and unwanted items (like bugs and hair) out.

R2-D2 is one of the most, if not the most, iconic characters from the entire Star Wars series. The loyal droid has been turned into many things, including, but not limited to: a mailbox, beer keg, vacuum and cellphone cover. The R2-D2 Coffee Mug is a fitting addition to the long line of R2-D2 products available on the Internet, and may actually be one of the most functional. The mug is designed to hold coffee, but with its removable lid, it could easily act as a plastic container or a thermos. If you want to get your hands on this mug, it'll cost you a pretty penny, 2,600 of them ($26) to be exact.
Trend Themes
1. Star Wars-themed Merchandise - Creating new and innovative products inspired by iconic characters like R2-D2 can attract Star Wars fans who are always looking for new ways to show their love for the franchise.
2. Multi-functional Coffee Mugs - Designing coffee mugs that can perform other functions like acting as a plastic container or a thermos can provide additional value to consumers with busy lifestyles.
3. Removable Component Products - Producing products with removable components like the R2-D2 Coffee Mug's head can provide customers with more options for customization and adding personality to their belongings.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Products - Companies that produce consumer products can explore creating Star Wars-themed merchandise and multi-functional coffee mugs to attract new customers and provide value to existing ones.
2. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry could benefit from producing multi-functional coffee mugs that can be used for various purposes like storage or keeping beverages hot or cold.
3. Toy and Collectible - Toy and collectible companies can explore creating more innovative products with removable components like the R2-D2 Coffee Mug's head to provide customers with more ways to customize and play with their merchandise.
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