# Cyborg Can Covers The R2-D2 Can Cooler will Keep Your Drink at the Perfect Temperature this Summer By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-can-cooler References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2014/06/10/r2-d2-can-koozie/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1a87/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2296962) Queen Amidala trusted this little droid to keep things running smoothly on her ship and now you can trust him too thanks to this R2-D2 can cooler. Although R2-D2 won't be running your household, he will be monitoring your drinking experience this summer. Taking form in a drink koozie, R2-D2 can promise that frosty beverages won't go warm under his watch. The can cooler, dubbed the 'Star Wars R2-D2 Can Cooler,' has a metal exterior (to mimic the "real" R2-D2) and a rubber interior to maintain cold temperatures. It holds a standard 12 ounce can -- be it a beer, a fruity cooler or a can of pop. Star Wars R2-D2 Can Cooler is the perfect gift for [sci-fi lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2) and Star Wars super fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Drink Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable drink accessories that cater to specific fandoms, interests, or personal preferences. - **Character Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and functional merchandise featuring popular characters from movies, TV shows, or video games. - **Smart Beverage Containers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into beverage containers to monitor and maintain the perfect temperature for drinks. ### Where This Applies - **Gift and Novelty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and creative ways to offer personalized and unique gifts and novelty items. - **Movie and TV Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with entertainment properties to create innovative and collectible merchandise for fans. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart appliances that enhance convenience and personalization in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Self-Chilling Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can.md) - [Insulated Tall Can Koozies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallboy-cooler-cup.md) - [Rapid-Chilling Beverage Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-drink-cooler.md) - [Freezer-Friendly Six-Pack Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-can-holder.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Garment-Inspired Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware-the-aloha.md) - [Self-Cooling Can Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolcan.md) - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md)