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# Fantastical Novelty Noodle Forks
Nissin's 'Ultima Weapon Fork' is a Reference to Final Fantasy

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-02 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultima-weapon-fork
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/02/01/final-fantasy-cup-noodles-fork/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [store.nissin](https://store.nissin.com/jp/feature/finalfantasy30th/)

For those with even a cursory knowledge of the Final Fantasy video game franchise, [Nissin's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikr-fork) 'Ultima Weapon Fork' will provide a chuckle. The novelty utensil is a gigantic, [sword-shaped noodle fork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-fork-collection) designed to go in tandem with Nissin's Final Fantasy-themed '[Cup Noodle' packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-wings).

One of the hallmarks of the Final Fantasy series is the characters' dramatically oversize weapons. Many of the most beloved characters from the series carry swords and axes that are larger than their entire bodies. In honor of those exaggerated armaments, the Ultima Weapon Fork is substantially larger than the average kitchen fork, measuring 60 centimeters long and replete with a sword-like body and hilt.

The Ultima Weapon Fork isn't the first collaboration between Nissin and Final Fantasy. The companies recently released a parody trailer for a game called 'Cup Noodle XV' that replaced Final Fantasy characters with noodle bowls.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Novelty Utensils:** Opportunity for creating unique and novel utensils that cater to specific themes or fandoms.
- **Brand Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular franchises to create unique and collectible merchandise.
- **Nostalgic Products:** Opportunity for companies to tap into nostalgia by creating products inspired by beloved video game franchises.

### Where This Applies

- **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware companies to create innovative utensils that add fun and excitement to everyday dining experiences.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to partner with brands and create merchandise that appeals to fans of popular franchises.
- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create themed products that combine popular culture with the culinary experience.

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