# Sci-Fi Shower Scrubbers R2-D2 Soap by 'BlackWyrmDesigns' is the Droid You Were Looking for By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2-d2-soap References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/29/r2-d2-soap-bars/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/84049787/mini-r2-d2-glycerin-soap) If you were to think of the perfect accessory for the Jedi bathrobe, you'd think of R2-D2 soap. This [geeky soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-minecraft) was designed by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) merchant 'BlackWyrmDesigns' to give your bathroom a little nerdy street cred. You might have noticed that the R2-D2 soap doesn't exactly look like a normal bar of soap. That's because the R2-D2 soap is actually encased in a layer of transparent, lavender-scented soap. According to the designer, this ensures that you will get multiple uses out of your [Star Wars soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-harry-potter) without it turning into an unidentifiable blue and white blob. The real question is whether or not you'd stop to shower during a session of watching the original trilogy/playing through both volumes of "The Force Unleashed." The soap sells in BlackWyrmDesign's Etsy shop for the Jedi-friendly price of $7. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geeky Soap:** The trend of creating soaps with geeky designs and themes presents an opportunity for novelty bath products in the personal care industry. - **Nerdy Home Decor:** The rising demand for nerdy-themed bathroom accessories like R2-D2 soap showcases a growing market for unique home decor items. - **Transparent Soap:** The use of transparent, scented soap as an outer layer for novelty soaps explores innovative possibilities in the soap manufacturing industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can tap into the trend of geeky soap to offer consumers fun and unique options for their bath and shower routines. - **E-commerce:** The rising popularity of nerdy home decor products like R2-D2 soap presents a lucrative opportunity for online retailers to cater to niche markets. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The creation and sale of handmade R2-D2 soap on platforms like Etsy showcases the potential for artisanal soap makers to cater to a niche customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Festive Film-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-ninny-scrubbins.md) - [Collaboration Fantasy Adventure Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-ring-rinse.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Iconic Fantasy Character Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-harry-potter.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautical-nonsense.md) - [Gamer-Approved Soap Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-minecraft.md) - [Game-Inspired Hygiene Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-diamond-scrub.md)