# Flower-Power Bread Warmers VW Hippie Van Toaster Cooks up Breakfast ‘60s Style By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vw-hippie-van-toaster References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2011/11/09/vw-hippie-van-toaster/http://www.jaymug.com/post/12527335566/the-vw-hippie-van-toaster#disqus_thread) & [jaymug](http://www.jaymug.com/post/12527335566/the-vw-hippie-van-toaster#disqus_thread) Parents who grew up in the ‘60s will feel nostalgic for the days of flower power in the [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus) Hippie Van Toaster. The VW Hippie Van Toaster is shaped and modeled exactly like the company’s [iconic automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2025-grand-california) responsible for many road trips to the defunct Woodstock before it became a burning, mud-slinging festival. Everything from the rectangular windows, the brand’s logo to the paint layout and the lights has the car depicted in a picture-perfect manner. If that’s not enough, after the bread is done toasting, the [toaster will leave an imprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-smeg) of the ‘VW’ logo on the surface. With the VW Hippie Van Toaster, it looks like the 60s will continue to live on through music...and breakfast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Home Appliances:** Opportunity for companies to create home appliances that evoke nostalgia and childhood memories. - **Retro-inspired Kitchen Gadgets:** Market for kitchen gadgets that combine modern functionality with vintage aesthetics. - **Branded Toasters:** Potential for companies to collaborate with iconic brands and create branded toasters that leave imprints on the bread. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance:** Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to tap into the nostalgia trend and create unique products. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Market for innovative kitchen gadgets that appeal to both retro enthusiasts and modern consumers. - **Brand Collaborations:** Potential for collaboration between brands to create unique, branded kitchen appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus.md) - [Car-Crafting Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Retro-Style Pop-Up Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-type-holidays.md) - [Retro Breakfast Pasty Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-throwback-packs.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Beach-Ready Surfing Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-california-surf.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md)