# Nostalgic Cartoon Candy Bars These DIY Reptar Bars Pay Tribute to the 1990s Show 'Rugrats' By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptar-bars References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/bites/how-to-make-the-legendary-reptar-bars-from-rugrats/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FeastOfFiction) Feast of Fiction unveiled a playful recipe that outlines how to make Reptar bars. In honor of the 1990s cartoon television show Rugrats, these Reptar bars are a [nostalgic treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-retro-sours) infused with gooey lime green marshmallows. The bars themselves are a delicious blend of [double chocolate layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar) that is infused with caramel, almonds and chocolate chips. After being frozen, the treats are topped with a sticky layer of [lime green melted marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-ice-cream) -- in honor of the bright green dinosaur mascot from the show. Feast of Fiction even went to the extreme of creating and printing Reptar-inspired labels using an actual image of the dinosaur toy from the Rugrats. While the Rugrats show has been off the air for a some time, this tasty memory-fueling candy bar will probably conjure some sentimental memories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Nostalgic Treats:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market DIY versions of nostalgic candy bars for consumers seeking a taste of nostalgia. - **Cartoon-inspired Food:** Potential for businesses to develop and sell food products based on popular cartoon characters, tapping into consumers' nostalgia and love for animated shows. - **Retro Brand Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with retro cartoons or television shows to create limited-edition candy bars, appealing to both fans and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in the food and beverage industry can capitalize on the nostalgic candy bar trend by creating new products or reviving old favorites with a twist. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment and media companies can explore partnerships with food brands to create tie-in products, expanding their reach and monetizing on beloved characters and shows. - **Packaging and Design:** Opportunities exist in the packaging and design industry to create visually appealing and nostalgic packaging for candy bars, connecting with consumers and enhancing the overall experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-flavored-candy-bar.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbatch-chocolate-bars.md) - [Veganized Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-candy-bar.md) - [Grown-Up Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigantic-candy-deluxe.md) - [Beverage-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohoo-candy-bar.md) - [Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-chocolate-bars.md) - [Nostalgic Trail Mix Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-ends-trail-mix-bar.md) - [Dino-Themed Smoothie Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-spoon-smoothies.md) - [Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-bar.md)