# Time-Travelling Soda Machines EPIC Comics Turned a Vending Machine into a Tardis Telephone Box By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tardis-telephone-box References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2013/2/28/its-about-carbonated-time-the-tardis-soda-machine.html) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/EPIC-Comics/203013316384299) The crafty minds at [EPIC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-design-competition) transformed a normal vending machine into a life-size Tardis telephone box right in the midst of their offices. Just like how the Doctor Who time-traveling spacecraft is more than what it appears to be, this phone booth structure is used to store and dispense refreshingly [cold soda beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda) to the employees. Every detail has been executed creatively and the display buttons that show the drink options have also been transformed into Doctor Who-themed images, showing the different faces of the Doctor. A regular vending machine may suit a regular company, but for the geeky crew at EPIC Comics, average just doesn't cut it. The Tardis telephone box soda machine shows off their creative ingenuity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Culture Integration:** Integrating elements of popular geek culture into everyday business operations presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Interactive Vending Machines:** Creating vending machines that offer interactive elements and unique experiences opens up new possibilities for customer engagement and loyalty. - **Themed Office Decor:** Using themed structures and decorations in office spaces adds fun and creativity to the work environment, leading to enhanced employee satisfaction and productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Vending:** Incorporating themes and interactive features into beverage vending machines can attract customers and differentiate businesses in the competitive vending industry. - **Comic Book and Geek Merchandise:** Using geek culture themes and aesthetics to design merchandise and products can tap into the passionate consumer base of comic book and geek culture enthusiasts. - **Interior Design:** Offering office interior design services that focus on creative and themed elements can cater to businesses looking to create unique and engaging work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [NFT Cocktail Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skull-society.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md) - [Randomized Record Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-vending-machine.md) - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [Science-Themed Soda Shop Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-sips-mad-scientist-soda-lab.md) - [Team-Building Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-vending-machine.md) - [Smart Soda Dispenser Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine.md) - [Underwater Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-vending-machine.md)