# Melting Nerdy Tees The Vanilla 'Stormtroopsicle' T-Shirt is Fitting for Summer By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-stormtroopsicle-t-shirt References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/t-shirts/vanilla-stormtroopsicle/) & [riptapparel](http://riptapparel.com/s) The vanilla 'Stormtroopsicle' t-shirt. Who knew a Stormtrooper can be made into a popsicle? Credit for this design goes to Yanmos; it is a golden idea for geeks everywhere. The vanilla Stormtroopsicle t-shirt comes in both male and female versions. If only the Stormtroopsicle was a real popsicle! **Implications** - The Star Wars saga is one of the world's most-watched films and has a huge, loyal fan base. The feature films have jumped off the screen and into stores as Star Wars has now become a brand. Tweaking characters and aspects from the Star Wars movie series is a chance for brands to connect with their fan base and give them new ways to enjoy their favorite film series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Star Wars Merchandising:** Opportunity for brands to create unique products based on characters and aspects of the Star Wars movie series. - **Geek Fashion:** Growing demand for nerdy-themed apparel, such as the vanilla Stormtroopsicle t-shirt, among geeks and fans of popular movies. - **Fan Engagement:** Brands can connect with their loyal fan base by offering new and creative ways to enjoy their favorite film series, like the Stormtroopsicle t-shirt. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Apparel:** Opportunity for clothing brands to tap into the growing market of nerdy-themed apparel and create unique designs targeted at geeks and movie fans. - **Merchandising:** Companies can license popular movie franchises like Star Wars to create various merchandise, catering to the fan base and generating additional revenue streams. - **Film and Entertainment:** Film studios can explore collaborations and partnerships with brands to create innovative and unique products inspired by their popular movie series, further engaging fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md)