# Medieval Ice Cubes The Swords Ice Tray Takes Your Drinks Back to the Dark Ages By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swords-ice-tray References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/swords-ice-tray-stab-your-drinks-with-cold/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/e618/) I may never look at ordinary ice cubes the same way again after seeing the Swords Ice Tray. This cool ice cube set lets you create up to five different [frozen swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana) for your drinking/battling pleasure. The Swords Ice Tray can be used to make [drink chillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxii-supercube), but ideally you would use it to make some badass popsicles. For those without children in their lives, this tray could also be used to make the [coolest and most dangerous alcopops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails) the world has ever seen. Just a thought. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ice Cube Creations:** There is a growing trend of using unique ice cube shapes to enhance drinking experiences. - **Themed Drink Accessories:** Consumers are increasingly interested in accessories that add a touch of fun and personality to their drinks. - **Novelty Food Items:** Novelty food items, such as themed popsicles and alcopops, are gaining popularity among consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can explore opportunities in offering customized ice cube shapes and themed drink accessories to enhance customer satisfaction. - **Kitchenware Industry:** Kitchenware manufacturers can tap into the trend by designing and producing innovative ice trays and drink accessories that cater to consumers' desire for unique and themed experiences. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retailers can capitalize on the demand for novelty food items by offering a wide range of themed popsicles and alcopops to attract customers looking for unique and entertaining food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Craft Coffee Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-ice-cube.md) - [Clear Customizable Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewel-ice.md)