# Intergalactic Pet Products The Star Wars Pet Fans Collection at Petco is Iconic and Fun By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-pet References: [babble](http://www.babble.com/pets/petco-launches-star-wars-collection-for-furry-fans/) & [petco](http://www.petco.com/N_4294957321/Star-Wars.aspx?CoreCat=MM_StarWars) Petco and [Lucasfilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection) have collaborated to bring you a Star Wars Pet Fans Collection, a new line of collars, apparel and toys for dogs and cats. The collection was inspired by the cult classic movie franchise and its iconic characters and has a line of [Star Wars pet products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi) which include dog hoodies, Star Wars-themed neckties and bowties, comfy Star Wars bed in either a Yoda or Darth Vader theme, catnip mouse toys dressed as Chewbacca, Yoda, Darth Vader or Stormtroopers among so many other treats for both you and your pet. "Star Wars is, and will always be, a cultural icon, and Petco is proud to be able to collaborate with Lucasfilm on co-developing such a unique line of products for pets that is only available at Petco," says Elisabeth Charles, chief marketing officer from [Petco Animal Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-makings). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 52% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Star Wars Pet Fans Collection:** Opportunity for collaboration between entertainment franchises and pet industry to create unique and iconic pet products. - **Iconic Character-themed Pet Products:** Demand for pet products inspired by popular movie characters such as Star Wars presents an opportunity for innovation in the pet industry. - **Cult Classic Movie-inspired Pet Products:** Pet products inspired by cult classic movies like Star Wars cater to passionate fans and offer a new avenue for product development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Petco:** Collaboration with entertainment franchises like Lucasfilm allows pet retailers to offer exclusive and iconic product lines, such as the Star Wars Pet Fans Collection at Petco. - **Entertainment Franchises:** Collaborating with pet industry to create branded pet products, like the Star Wars Pet Fans Collection, extends the reach and fanbase of entertainment franchises. - **Pet Product Manufacturing:** Designing and manufacturing pet products inspired by popular movies, like the Star Wars Pet Fans Collection, provides new business opportunities for pet product manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Disney Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-introduced.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Festive Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-makings.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-pet.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) - [Cat-Specific Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-reddy-collection-for-cats.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md)