# 50-Foot Marshmallow Cannon (FOLLOW-UP) Sweet Revenge By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-07-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-revenge-marshmallow-cannon References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/74179.asp?cm_mmc=CJ-_-300096-_-302390-_-The+50-Foot+Marshmallow+Blaster) & [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/index.php?refId=280923) So marshmallows aren't much fun if you haven't got an [open fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2) around and Super-Soakers are a bummer if you hate getting wet. So, what about a pneumatic gun that shoots marshmallows?! Great idea right, if you can't eat 'em shoot 'em! What can be more fun than hiding behind a bush and popping someone you love in the forehead with [mushy candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch) from 50 feet away? Leave it to Hammacher Schlemmer to find this gem that combines America's loves of [high calorie sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-marshmallow) and firearms. A year ago Trend Hunter profiled a [**marshmallow gun**](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-shooter-makes-revenge-sweet) that could fire marshmallow 30 feet. But this more powerful option deserved a follow up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pneumatic Marshmallow Guns:** Opportunity for creating more powerful and innovative marshmallow guns that can shoot even farther. - **Outdoor Gaming:** Opportunity for developing new outdoor gaming experiences that incorporate shooting marshmallows as a fun and safe activity. - **Food-inspired Toys:** Opportunity for designing toys and gadgets that combine the enjoyment of food with interactive play. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in toy manufacturing through the creation of advanced marshmallow gun models. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor recreation industry by incorporating marshmallow shooting games into existing offerings. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the food and beverage industry by exploring the potential of food-inspired toys and gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md) - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Aerated Marshmallow Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow.md) - [Festive Decorated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma.md)