# Festive Sci-Fi Ornaments The R2-D2 Snow Globe Features the Lovable Character as Santa Clause By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-15 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2-d2-snow-globe References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/collectibles/e97b/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1LIeXz1LXw) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Holiday Decor:** Consumers are seeking more sentimental products with personal meaning. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Collectibles:** There is a growing demand for officially licensed collectibles that tap into nostalgia and pop culture icons. - **Festive Tech Products:** Products that combine technology with holiday cheer are becoming increasingly popular. ### Where This Applies - **Gift and Novelty:** The industry could explore creating more personalized and nostalgic products to appeal to consumers seeking sentimentality. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The industry could exploit fan nostalgia by creating more officially licensed collectibles featuring popular characters. - **Consumer Electronics:** Technology companies could consider developing more holiday-themed products to combine festive cheer with technological innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Building Block Snow Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-lofi-girl-snowglobe.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Cubic Sci-Fi Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-borg-cube-advent-calendar.md) - [Illusory Snow Globe Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-snow-globe.md) - [Virtual AI Snow Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccadilly-lights-1.md) - [Novelty Supermarket Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles.md)