The R2-D2 Snow Globe Features the Lovable Character as Santa Clause
Leslie Chen — November 15, 2011 — Special
Star Wars fanatics will want this R2-D2 Snow Globe to make their holiday season even merrier.
The snow globe is an "officially licensed Star Wars collectible," according to Think Geek, and features the endearing R2-D2 as a sci-fi Santa Clause bearing gifts for all. Just shake the R2-D2 Snow Globe when you feel like you're lacking in some festive cheer.
Small enough to fit in a stocking and offering the perfect amount of holiday spirit, this snow globe is bound to find its way into your heart.
Implications - Shoppers look for products that offer a personal meaning. No longer just interested in making extravagant purchases, consumers are attracted to items that are more sentimental. Focusing on the emotions behind a design could help a company attract more attention on the market.
The snow globe is an "officially licensed Star Wars collectible," according to Think Geek, and features the endearing R2-D2 as a sci-fi Santa Clause bearing gifts for all. Just shake the R2-D2 Snow Globe when you feel like you're lacking in some festive cheer.
Small enough to fit in a stocking and offering the perfect amount of holiday spirit, this snow globe is bound to find its way into your heart.
Implications - Shoppers look for products that offer a personal meaning. No longer just interested in making extravagant purchases, consumers are attracted to items that are more sentimental. Focusing on the emotions behind a design could help a company attract more attention on the market.
Trend Themes
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Personalized Holiday Decor — Consumers are seeking more sentimental products with personal meaning.
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Nostalgic Pop Culture Collectibles — There is a growing demand for officially licensed collectibles that tap into nostalgia and pop culture icons.
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Festive Tech Products — Products that combine technology with holiday cheer are becoming increasingly popular.
Industry Implications
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Gift and Novelty — The industry could explore creating more personalized and nostalgic products to appeal to consumers seeking sentimentality.
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Pop Culture Merchandise — The industry could exploit fan nostalgia by creating more officially licensed collectibles featuring popular characters.
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Consumer Electronics — Technology companies could consider developing more holiday-themed products to combine festive cheer with technological innovation.
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