# Galactic Character Water Bottles Spring Water Brand Volvic Features Star Wars-Themed Packaging By M | Published 2015-12-01 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-water References: [packagingnews](http://www.packagingnews.co.uk/design/new-packs/volvic-star-wars-30-11-2015) & [volvic-na](http://volvic-na.com/) Volvic is a spring water retailer that recently teamed up with [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars) to create a line of water bottles modelled after several infamous [Star Wars characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars). The mineral water packaging celebrates the release of the all new film in the saga, The Force Awakens. The water bottle line creatively features five of the galactic characters with a design that features a curved shape to match the costumes of the characters. The design spans from the cap to the base of the miniature sized bottles. The collection features a water bottle designed after Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, a [Stormtrooper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1) and C-3P0 allowing consumers to collect them all. Consumers can pick up the bottles in-stores for a limited time, in anticipation of The Force Awakens release on December 17th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Character-themed Consumer Products:** Opportunity to create unique and limited edition consumer products featuring popular characters to generate interest and drive sales. - **Nostalgic Brand Collaborations:** Opportunity to collaborate with nostalgic and beloved brands to create exclusive products to appeal to target markets and create excitement for new releases. - **Collectible Packaging Design:** Opportunity to create limited edition packaging designs that encourage consumers to collect and display products for increased engagement and brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to collaborate with popular entertainment franchises to create character-themed packaging to entice fans and drive sales. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to collaborate with consumer product companies to create unique and exclusive products to promote new releases and engage fans. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to partner with consumer product companies to showcase and sell limited edition products that appeal to a niche market and/or generate buzz for upcoming releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Superhero-Branded Alkaline Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiph-water.md) - [Sustainable Movie-Inspired Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mananalu-1.md) - [Creative Constellation Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evian-x-coperni.md) - [Dark Superhero Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fragrances.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md)