# Sci-Fi Breath Refreshers Star Wars Tinned Confectionary Eliminates Bad Breath with the Force By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tinned-confectionary References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/24/r2-d2-candy-tin-star-wars-mints/) & [play](http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/4-/21619591/-/Product.html) Eliminate [bad breath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceelike) with the power of the Force with the Star Wars Tinned Confectionary that's guaranteed to give anyone a nice quick refresher after a tasty meal. Just when you think Star Wars products are overdone and too kitschy, the Star Wars Tinned Confectionary pops up. These refreshments come in the form of [tin cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) that of course, take the shape of George Lucas' beloved characters. So far, there's one for [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2), a Stormtrooper, the Death Star and Darth Vader, which is quite fitting since the guy breathes every 5 seconds. I do hope that Chewy and Yoda will make their way as mints though, since it appears that the Dark Side of the Force is dominating at this point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Themed Confectionary:** Opportunities to create more pop-culture branded breath mints and other types of candies in resealable, collectible containers. - **Nostalgia-marketing:** Disruptive innovation: Creating throwback candies and related products that evoke strong memories of beloved TV shows, movies or characters. - **Functional Novelty Candies:** Developing products that are visually interesting or novelty, yet have functional purposes, like freshening breath or delivering vitamins. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionary:** Opportunities for product development and innovation within the confectionary industry, focusing on branded and nostalgia marketing as well as functional novelty products. - **Licensed Merchandise:** Creating innovative product tie-ins with beloved franchises, incorporating functional design and packaging that appeals to collectors and everyday consumers alike. - **Entertainment:** Exploring the intersection of food and entertainment, especially with collectible and edible merchandise that enhances the overall consumer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Zinc-Infused Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Unconventional Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breath-fresheners.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fragrances.md) - [Popping Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox-breath-mints.md) - [Functional Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-mints.md) - [Sci-Fi Fragrance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-collection-star-wars.md)