# Science Fiction French Presses The R2-D2 Coffee Press is a Licensed 'Star Wars' Product By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-coffee-press References: [io9.gizmodo](http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-best-part-of-waking-up-is-this-r2-d2-coffee-press-1787269458) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/itns/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&AID=10746449&PID=5431261&SID=skim33330X1169095X7fa690f4c19acf80dc713ede2d063a30&CJID=3449840) R2-D2, Luke Skywalker's robotic sidekick from the original 'Star Wars' film series, was always full of pep, and the new R2-D2 Coffee Press will help consumers match the little rolling robot's verve. The working french press is an officially licensed piece of '[Star Wars' merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars), with details that precisely match R2-D2's appearance in the original trilogy. Like any french press, the R2-D2 Coffee Press comes with a glass cylinder for coffee, a plunger, and a fine-grain filter. However, on this press, glass cylinder is decaled like R2-D2's body and the plunger, when it rises, mimics one of the robot's compartments as shown in the movies. The release of the R2-D2 Coffee Press' coincides with the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' release. That film is part of the new set of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars)-produced 'Star Wars' movies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Licensed Star Wars Merchandise:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press demonstrates the trend of licensed Star Wars merchandise, providing opportunities for other licensed products that incorporate popular characters or icons. - **Novelty Kitchen Appliances:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press highlights the trend of novelty kitchen appliances, encouraging innovation in the design and functionality of kitchen gadgets. - **Pop Culture Nostalgia:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press taps into the trend of pop culture nostalgia, presenting opportunities for products that evoke feelings of nostalgia for beloved TV shows, movies, or characters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press aligns with the kitchen appliances industry, suggesting potential for other unique and visually appealing kitchen gadgets and appliances - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press belongs to the entertainment merchandise industry, showcasing possibilities for more licensed products that cater to fans of movies, TV shows, and pop culture icons. - **Home Decor:** The R2-D2 Coffee Press relates to the home decor industry, indicating potential for more decorative and visually striking kitchen items that add character to a living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Coffee Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-1.md) - [Stainless Coffee Press Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-coffee-press.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Chic Durable Coffee Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-coffee-press.md) - [Minimalist French Press Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir-standard-french-press.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md)