# Super Sci-Fi Magnets Support Stormtroopers Magnet is the Best Way Nerd Up Your Fridge By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/support-stormtroopers References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewwilliamson/support-stormtroopers-5fl) Support Stormtroopers is a movement which has captured the hearts of those on both sides of the forces. Featuring the ribbon design familiar to many activist groups, the Support Stormtroopers magnet might be for a fictional cause, but the place it holds in our nerdified hearts is all too real. I won’t lie to you, I even have one on my fridge (where do you think I got some of these pictures?). Check out other Stormtrooper finds on Trend Hunter below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fandom Magnets:** There is an opportunity for companies to create a line of fandom magnets based on popular TV shows, movies or books. - **Activist-inspired Design:** Designs that take inspiration from activist groups can be used for products other than activism-related merchandise. - **Nostalgic Products:** There is a market for products that appeal to people's nostalgia, especially in the sci-fi and fantasy fandoms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Merchandise Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create licensed merchandise for popular fandoms that includes novelty items like magnets. - **Retail:** Retail stores can carry a line of fandom magnets that appeals to their customer base. - **Marketing:** Marketing companies can create promotional magnets that utilize activist-inspired designs to appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Smart Speaker Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-dot-stand.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md)